Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Winkl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada xii. (1892) 241.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022257
Common Names
- Gmelin's Cousinia
- Gmelin's Daisy
- Gmelin's Daisybush
Description
Cousinia gmelinii (also called Gmelin's Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has white or pink flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas and on rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia gmelinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cousinia gmelinii is a small, pink daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with a green stem and small, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia gmelinii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize lightly.
Where to Find Cousinia gmelinii
Cousinia gmelinii is native to the Caucasus region and Central Asia.
Cousinia gmelinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia gmelinii?
Cousinia gmelinii
What is the family of Cousinia gmelinii?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Cousinia gmelinii?
Gmelin's Cousinia
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,