Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polycephala
ID:
1944

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rupr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Sert. Tiansch. : 54 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001273



Common Names

  • Polycephala Cousinia
  • Cousinia Polycephala
  • Polycephala


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Synonyms

  • Arctium polycephalum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cousinia polycephala (also called Many-headed Cousinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Caucasus, where it grows in meadows and rocky slopes at elevations of 1,500–2,500 m. It is a perennial herb with many-headed leaves and yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia polycephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia polycephala is a yellow, daisy-like flower with many petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, yellow, and have many petals.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia polycephala is a perennial herb that is native to Iran. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Cousinia polycephala

Cousinia polycephala is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Cousinia polycephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia polycephala?

Cousinia polycephala

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia polycephala?

Grassy meadows and pastures

What is the flowering season of Cousinia polycephala?

Spring and summer

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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