Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Winkl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada xii. (1892) 228.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079799
Common Names
- Hemsley's Cousinia
- Hemsley Cousinia
- Cousinia Hemsleyana
Description
Cousinia hemsleyana (also called Hemsley's Cousinia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in open grassland and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia hemsleyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Cousinia hemsleyana flower is small and yellow. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia hemsleyana is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils and should be watered regularly. It is not tolerant of frost and should be protected from cold temperatures.
Where to Find Cousinia hemsleyana
Cousinia hemsleyana is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Cousinia hemsleyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia hemsleyana?
Cousinia hemsleyana
What is the common name of Cousinia hemsleyana?
Hemsley's Cousinia
What is the natural habitat of Cousinia hemsleyana?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the western Himalayas
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,