Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platyacantha
ID:
33519

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Gatt. Cous. : 37 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032848



Common Names

  • Broad-leaved Cousinia
  • Broad-leaved Hawkweed
  • Broad-leaved Cousinia Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Cousinia centauroides Regel [unknown]

Description

Cousinia platyacantha (also called Broad-winged Cousinia, among many other common names) is an annual plant with small white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in dry, open habitats such as meadows and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia platyacantha is a medicinal plant that has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin irritations, and headaches. It is also used as an herbal tea to help with anxiety and insomnia. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and can help reduce inflammation in the body.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia platyacantha has yellow flowers that are clustered in a flat-topped inflorescence. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia platyacantha is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring. The plant prefers a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types.

Where to Find Cousinia platyacantha

Cousinia platyacantha can be found in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.

Cousinia platyacantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia platyacantha?

Cousinia platyacantha

What is the common name of Cousinia platyacantha?

Broad-spined Cousinia

What is the family of Cousinia platyacantha?

Asteraceae

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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