Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pterocarpa
ID:
22102

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 501 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021431



Common Names

  • Cousinia pterocarpa
  • Wing-Fruit Cousinia
  • Winged-Fruit Cousinia


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Synonyms

  • Arctium pterocarpum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cousinia pterocarpa (also called Winged Cushion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Iran and Afghanistan. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has small, gray-green leaves. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and can be found in grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia pterocarpa is an ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia pterocarpa is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, brown, winged seed. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia pterocarpa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Cousinia pterocarpa

Cousinia pterocarpa is found in the Middle East, including Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia.

Cousinia pterocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia pterocarpa?

Cousinia pterocarpa

What is the common name of Cousinia pterocarpa?

Winged Cousinia

What is the habitat of Cousinia pterocarpa?

Cousinia pterocarpa is found in dry, rocky slopes, meadows, and open woodlands

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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