Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kotschyi
ID:
21862

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 6: 120 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021191



Common Names

  • Cousinia Kotschyi
  • Kotschy's Cousinia
  • Kotschy's Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Arctium silybodes Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cousinia kotschyi (also called Kotschy's Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flower heads and can reach up to 60 cm in height. It is native to the Middle East and is found in dry grasslands and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia kotschyi is a plant native to the Caucasus region. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cousinia kotschyi sub. khansarica (Attar & Ghahr.) Mehregan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia kotschyi has yellow-orange flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia kotschyi is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cousinia kotschyi

Cousinia kotschyi is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Cousinia kotschyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia kotschyi?

Cousinia kotschyi

What is the family of Cousinia kotschyi?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Cousinia kotschyi?

Cousinia kotschyi is found in the mountains of Iran and Iraq.

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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