Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
20834

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 6: 117 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020163



Common Names

  • Graceful Cousinia
  • Cousinia Gracilis
  • Graceful Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Arctium gracile Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cousinia elymaea Hausskn. & C.Winkl. ex C.Winkl. [unknown]

Description

Cousinia gracilis (also called Slender Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia gracilis has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia gracilis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly during the growing season.

Where to Find Cousinia gracilis

Cousinia gracilis can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Oregon.

Cousinia gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia gracilis?

Cousinia gracilis

What is the common name of Cousinia gracilis?

Cousinia

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia gracilis?

Mountain slopes, meadows, and steppes

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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