Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pterocaulos
ID:
11031

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.A.Mey.) Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 90: 95 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010360



Common Names

  • Cousinia Pterocaulos
  • Pterocaulos Cousinia
  • Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia pterocaulos (also called Winged Cousinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub with a woody stem that grows up to 1 m tall. It has dark green leaves with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in open forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia pterocaulos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems, respiratory diseases, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia pterocaulos is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and has a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia pterocaulos can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Cousinia pterocaulos

Cousinia pterocaulos can be found in the western Himalayas, from Afghanistan to western Nepal.

Cousinia pterocaulos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia pterocaulos?

Cousinia pterocaulos

What is the common name of Cousinia pterocaulos?

Winged-Stemmed Cousinia

What type of plant is Cousinia pterocaulos?

Perennial herb

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-110028: Based on the initial data import
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.