Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eburnea
ID:
46039

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 62: 105 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045368



Common Names

  • Eburnea
  • Cousinia
  • Cousinia Eburnea


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Description

Cousinia eburnea (also called Ivory-flowered Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in grasslands, disturbed areas, and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia eburnea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal herb for treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia eburnea has white flowers with yellow anthers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are hairy and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia eburnea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Cousinia eburnea

Cousinia eburnea is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Cousinia eburnea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia eburnea?

Cousinia eburnea

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia eburnea?

Cousinia eburnea is found in dry, rocky areas of the Mediterranean region.

What are the characteristics of Cousinia eburnea?

Cousinia eburnea is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

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,