Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
19741

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Winkl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada x. (1887) 468.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019070



Common Names

  • Cousinia pusilla
  • Small Cousinia
  • Cousinia


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Synonyms

  • Arctium pusillum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cousinia pusilla (also called Dwarf Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with yellow flowers and ovate leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia pusilla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wild animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia pusilla has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oblong. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia pusilla is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division is best done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types.

Where to Find Cousinia pusilla

Cousinia pusilla is native to Iran and can be found in the western and central parts of the country.

Cousinia pusilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia pusilla?

Cousinia pusilla

What type of plant is Cousinia pusilla?

It is a perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia pusilla?

It is found in dry, rocky slopes and grasslands

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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