Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pycnoloba
ID:
40678

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 3: 57 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040007

Common Names

  • Cousinia pycnoloba
  • Dense-flowered Cousinia
  • Pycnoloba Cousinia

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Synonyms

  • Cousinia scala Aitch. & Hemsl. [unknown]

Description

Cousinia pycnoloba (also called Pycnolobous Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are obovate-oblong in shape, with a serrated margin. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly found in steppes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia pycnoloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control, as it is able to grow in dry and rocky soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia pycnoloba is yellow with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia pycnoloba is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny location. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Cousinia pycnoloba

Cousinia pycnoloba is native to the Caucasus and can be found in dry, rocky slopes and grasslands.

Cousinia pycnoloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia pycnoloba?

Cousinia pycnoloba

What type of plant is Cousinia pycnoloba?

Cousinia pycnoloba is a perennial herb.

Where is Cousinia pycnoloba found?

Cousinia pycnoloba is found in Turkey.

What is the growth habit of Cousinia pycnoloba?

Cousinia pycnoloba is an erect herb with a woody base.

What is the flower color of Cousinia pycnoloba?

Cousinia pycnoloba has yellow flowers.

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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