Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
103939

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 3: 54 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000103268



Common Names

  • Cousinia Heterophylla
  • Heterophyllous Cousinia
  • Variable Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia heterophylla (also called Variable-leaved Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It has a gray-green foliage and yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is found in the Great Basin and the Mojave Desert.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia heterophylla has been used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties, as well as to treat skin conditions. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia heterophylla has yellow flowers with a distinct, star-shaped center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with round leaves and a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia heterophylla is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Cousinia heterophylla

Cousinia heterophylla can be found in the Caucasus Mountains, Turkey, and Iran.

Cousinia heterophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia heterophylla?

Cousinia heterophylla

What is the common name of Cousinia heterophylla?

Heterophyllous Cousinia

What is the habitat of Cousinia heterophylla?

Dry, rocky hillsides and grasslands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-6078: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.