Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eleonorae
ID:
115781

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hub.-Mor.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 32(1): 50 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115110



Common Names

  • Cousinia Eleonorae
  • Eleonora's Cousinia
  • Eleonora's Daisybush


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Description

Cousinia eleonorae (also called 'Eleonora's Cousinia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes, and grows to a height of 30-50 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia eleonorae is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia eleonorae is a small, white, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia eleonorae is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a pot filled with moist potting soil. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate in about two weeks. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in a pot filled with moist potting soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in about two weeks.

Where to Find Cousinia eleonorae

Cousinia eleonorae is endemic to the Caucasus region, where it is found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.

Cousinia eleonorae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia eleonorae?

Cousinia eleonorae

What is the common name of Cousinia eleonorae?

Eleonora's Cousinia

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia eleonorae?

Dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky areas

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-76583: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.