Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iconica
ID:
120069

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hub.-Mor.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 32(1): 52 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119398



Common Names

  • Cousinia Iconica
  • Iconica Cousinia
  • Cousinia Iconica L


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Description

Cousinia iconica (also called Iconic Cousinia, among many other common names) is an annual plant with a single stem, reaching up to 40 cm in height. It has yellow flowers and its fruits are small and black. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry and rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia iconica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia iconica is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia iconica is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or fall. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes about two weeks.

Where to Find Cousinia iconica

Cousinia iconica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Cousinia iconica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia iconica?

Cousinia iconica

What is the common name of Cousinia iconica?

Iconic Cousinia

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia iconica?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico

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-80694: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.