Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
raphiostegia
ID:
96125

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 139a: 128 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095454



Common Names

  • Cousinia raphiostegia
  • Raphael's Cousinia
  • Raphael's Hawkweed


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Description

Cousinia raphiostegia (also called Raphistegia, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to Central Asia and grows in dry grasslands and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia raphiostegia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia raphiostegia is yellow with a tubular shape. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia raphiostegia is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best propagated in the spring or fall. To propagate from seed, scatter the seeds on the surface of a prepared seedbed and lightly cover them with soil. Water the seedbed regularly until the seedlings emerge. Transplant the seedlings to their permanent location when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Cousinia raphiostegia

Cousinia raphiostegia is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in the grasslands and meadows of the area.

Cousinia raphiostegia FAQ

What are the common names of Cousinia raphiostegia?

Common names of Cousinia raphiostegia include hairy hawkweed, hairy daisy, and hairy aster.

What is the growth habit of Cousinia raphiostegia?

Cousinia raphiostegia is a perennial herb that grows in clumps and can reach up to 2 feet in height.

What is the native range of Cousinia raphiostegia?

Cousinia raphiostegia is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.

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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