Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
radians
ID:
23810

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
gcc

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Del. Sem. Hort. Dorpat. 1845: 3.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023139

Common Names

  • Radians Cousinia
  • Cousinia Radians
  • Radiant Cousinia

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Synonyms

  • Cousinia radians radians [unknown]
  • Arctium radians Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cousinia radians (also called Radial Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia radians is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia radians has yellow flowers with five petals and a center of yellow disc florets. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia radians is a perennial herb that is native to the Middle East. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Cousinia radians

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

Cousinia radians FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia radians?

Cousinia radians

What type of plant is Cousinia radians?

Cousinia radians is a species of flowering plant.

Where is Cousinia radians found?

Cousinia radians is found in the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Cousinia radians?

Cousinia radians is a perennial herb with a rosette of basal leaves and a single flowering stem.

What color are the flowers of Cousinia radians?

The flowers of Cousinia radians are yellow.

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