Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
22223

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kult.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Glavn. Bot. Sada R.S.F.S.R. v. 142 (1924).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021552



Common Names

  • Ferruginous Cousinia
  • Ferruginous Hawk's-beard
  • Ferruginous Star-thistle


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Description

Cousinia ferruginea (also called Ironweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus region. It has white flowers and can grow up to 1 m tall. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and astringent properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia ferruginea has yellow-orange flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are green and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia ferruginea is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and division can be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cousinia ferruginea

Cousinia ferruginea is found in the mountains of Iran and Iraq.

Cousinia ferruginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia ferruginea?

Cousinia ferruginea

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia ferruginea?

It is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes in Central Asia

What is the flower color of Cousinia ferruginea?

The flower color is yellow

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,

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