Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
onopordon
ID:
86128

Status:
valid

Authors:
Freyn & Sint.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 42: 207 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085457



Common Names

  • Cousinia onopordon
  • Onopordon Cousinia
  • Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia onopordon (also called Onopordum Cousinia, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, and is found in meadows and grasslands. It has yellow flowers and pinnately divided leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia onopordon has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia onopordon is a small, yellow-green, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia onopordon is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Caucasus region. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in early spring. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring or autumn. Plant the divisions in well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Cousinia onopordon

Cousinia onopordon is a species of flowering plant found in the Caucasus region. It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as mountain slopes and cliffs.

Cousinia onopordon FAQ

What are the common names of Cousinia onopordon?

Cousinia onopordon is commonly known as Onopordon Cousinia.

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia onopordon?

Cousinia onopordon is native to the Caucasus Mountains of Armenia.

What is the flower color of Cousinia onopordon?

The flowers of Cousinia onopordon are yellow or white.

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

Josef Franz Freyn (1845-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Freyn' in the authors string.
Paul Sintenis (1847-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sint.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:199147-1: Based on the initial data import