Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramosissima
ID:
18751

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 552 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018080

Common Names

  • Many-branched Cousinia
  • Many-branched Hawkweed
  • Many-branched Mouse-ear

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Description

Cousinia ramosissima (also called Woolly-headed thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb with white flowers and woolly-hairy leaves. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry grasslands, steppes and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia ramosissima is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Cousinia ramosissima has yellow-green flowers that form in small clusters. Seed: The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia ramosissima is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division in the spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is generally pest and disease free.

Where to Find Cousinia ramosissima

Cousinia ramosissima can be found in the Caucasus Mountains, Iran, and Turkey.

Cousinia ramosissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia ramosissima?

Cousinia ramosissima

What is the common name of Cousinia ramosissima?

Ramose Cushion Plant

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia ramosissima?

Cousinia ramosissima is native to Iran and is found in dry grasslands, rocky areas, and scrublands.

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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