Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foliosa
ID:
18906

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Balansa

Source:
gcc

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 6: 116 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018235



Common Names

  • Cousinia Foliosa
  • Leafy Cousinia
  • Foliosa Cousinia


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Description

Gompholobium knightianum (also called Knight's Gompholobium, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forest and heathland in New South Wales and Victoria.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia foliosa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia foliosa has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia foliosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Cousinia foliosa

Cousinia foliosa is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Cousinia foliosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia foliosa?

Cousinia foliosa

What is the common name of Cousinia foliosa?

Leafy Cousinia

Where does Cousinia foliosa grow?

Cousinia foliosa is native to the Caucasus region.

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-117634: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.