Cousinia platyptera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platyptera
ID:
93223
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 62: 181 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092552
Common Names
- Cousinia Platyptera
- Broad-Winged Cousinia
- Broad-Winged Hawkweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cousinia platyptera (also called Broad-winged Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It grows in high altitude grasslands and rocky areas, and has long, lanceolate leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia platyptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cousinia platyptera is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cousinia platyptera is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the root clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny spot and covered lightly with soil. The seedlings should be thinned out when they reach a height of 5 cm.
Where to Find Cousinia platyptera
Cousinia platyptera is found in the mountains of Iran and Afghanistan.
Cousinia platyptera FAQ
What type of plant is Cousinia platyptera?
Cousinia platyptera is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.
Where is Cousinia platyptera native to?
Cousinia platyptera is native to western North America.
What is the habitat of Cousinia platyptera?
Cousinia platyptera typically grows in dry, open areas such as meadows, prairies, and rocky slopes.
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-48793: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.