Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hergtiana
ID:
39923

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 32(2): 400 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039252



Common Names

  • Cousinia hergtiana
  • Hergt's Cousinia
  • Hergt Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia hergtiana (also called Hergt's Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia hergtiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia hergtiana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia hergtiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Cousinia hergtiana

Cousinia hergtiana is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Cousinia hergtiana FAQ

What are the common names of Cousinia hergtiana?

Cousinia hergtiana is commonly known as Hergt's Cousinia

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia hergtiana?

Cousinia hergtiana is native to Central Asia.

What are the medicinal uses of Cousinia hergtiana?

Cousinia hergtiana has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.

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,