Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prolifera
ID:
37708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jaub. & Spach

Source:
gcc

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. Orient. 2(14-16): 74, t. 157 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037037

Common Names

  • Cousinia prolifera
  • Proliferous Cousinia
  • Proliferous Knapweed

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Synonyms

  • Cousinia calcitrapiformis Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
  • Cousinia aralensis Bunge [unknown]
  • Arctium proliferum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cousinia minuta Boiss. [unknown]
  • Arctium minutum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cousinia prolifera (also called Cushion Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and oblanceolate leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia prolifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive and liver problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia prolifera is a yellow-greenish disc floret with a white pappus. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia prolifera is a perennial plant that prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame.

Where to Find Cousinia prolifera

Cousinia prolifera is native to Central Asia. It can be found in dry grasslands and steppes.

Cousinia prolifera FAQ

What type of plant is Cousinia prolifera?

Cousinia prolifera is a species of thistle.

Where does Cousinia prolifera grow?

Cousinia prolifera is native to Central Asia.

What are the uses of Cousinia prolifera?

Cousinia prolifera is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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-135817: Based on the initial data import
Hippolyte François Jaubert (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jaub.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.