Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
20215

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Mey. ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 555 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019544



Common Names

  • Purple Cousinia
  • Cousinia
  • Cousinia Purpurea


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Synonyms

  • Arctium purpureum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cousinia purpurea (also called Purple Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Central Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and purple flowers that form a flat-topped inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia purpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used to make herbal tea. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, coughs, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia purpurea is a yellow-orange composite flower head with a diameter of 2-4 cm. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a few short, sparsely-branched hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia purpurea is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cousinia purpurea

Cousinia purpurea is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Cousinia purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia purpurea?

Cousinia purpurea

What type of plant is Cousinia purpurea?

It is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.

Where is Cousinia purpurea native to?

It is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia.

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-118898: 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.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.