Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudarctium
ID:
11775

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 34(2): 135 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011104



Common Names

  • Cousinia pseudarctium
  • Arctic Cousinia
  • Pseudarctium Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia pseudarctium (also called False Arctium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 80 cm tall. It is native to Central Asia, and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia pseudarctium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia pseudarctium is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia pseudarctium is an evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Division can be done in spring or fall, and the divided plants should be replanted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Cousinia pseudarctium

Cousinia pseudarctium can be found in the Caucasus region.

Cousinia pseudarctium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia pseudarctium?

Cousinia pseudarctium

What type of plant is Cousinia pseudarctium?

Herb

Where is Cousinia pseudarctium native to?

Iran

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,