Status:
valid
Authors:
Juz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R. ii. 57 (1921).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021925
Common Names
- Cousinia Dolichoclada
- Dolichoclada Cousinia
- Dolichoclada
Description
Cousinia dolichoclada (also called Long-Spurred Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Alps and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia dolichoclada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used to make herbal teas, which are believed to have medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cousinia dolichoclada is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and has a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white mid-rib.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia dolichoclada is a perennial herb that is native to the Caucasus. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a container. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8.
Where to Find Cousinia dolichoclada
Cousinia dolichoclada is native to Iran and can be found in the provinces of Kerman, Fars, and Hormozgan.
Cousinia dolichoclada FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia dolichoclada?
Cousinia dolichoclada
What is the common name of Cousinia dolichoclada?
Long-spiked Cousinia
What type of plant is Cousinia dolichoclada?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Cousinia genus
Cousinia peduncularis,
Cousinia ortholepis,
Cousinia sagittata,
Cousinia stenophylla,
Cousinia fetissowi,
Cousinia amoena,
Cousinia porphyrostephana,
Cousinia griffithiana,
Cousinia polycephala,
Cousinia falconeri,
Cousinia erivanensis,
Cousinia hypoleuca,
Cousinia pseudolanata,
Cousinia albertoregelia,
Cousinia eriobasis,
Cousinia glabriseta,
Cousinia kerstanii,
Cousinia sakawensis,
Cousinia subscaposa,
Cousinia stricta,
Cousinia oopoda,
Cousinia bienerti,
Cousinia chejrabadensis,
Cousinia polytimetica,
Cousinia novissima,
Cousinia kuramensis,
Cousinia dubia,
Cousinia pulchra,
Cousinia cavarae,
Cousinia heterogenetos,
Cousinia scariosa,
Cousinia pygmaea,
Cousinia mucida,
Cousinia agelocephala,
Cousinia pseudostenolepis,
Cousinia tscherneviae,
Cousinia longifolia,
Cousinia cymbolepis,
Cousinia linczewskii,
Cousinia ecbatanensis,
Cousinia pichleriana,
Cousinia stahliana,
Cousinia arctotidifolia,
Cousinia hybrida,
Cousinia omphalodes,
Cousinia tedshenica,
Cousinia arenaria,
Cousinia alaica,
Cousinia syrdarjensis,
Cousinia crassipes,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,