Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hamosa
ID:
69472

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
DC., Prodr. 6. 1838. 555 1838

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068801



Common Names

  • Cousinia Hamosa
  • Hairy Cousinia
  • Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia hamosa (also called 'Hairy Cushion-plant', among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with yellow flowers and hairy leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia hamosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia hamosa has yellow flowers with a flat-topped cluster of small flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia hamosa is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed outdoors.

Where to Find Cousinia hamosa

Cousinia hamosa is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in the wild on the islands of La Palma and Tenerife.

Cousinia hamosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia hamosa?

Cousinia hamosa

What is the common name of Cousinia hamosa?

Hairy Cousinia

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia hamosa?

Cousinia hamosa is found in the Middle East and Central Asia.

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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