Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhombiformis
ID:
66257

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Winkl. & Strauss ex C.Winkl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada xiv. 232.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065586



Common Names

  • Rhombiformis Cousinia
  • Cousinia rhombiformis
  • Rhombiformis


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Description

Cousinia rhombiformis (also called Rhomboid Cousinia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Middle East. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia rhombiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for animals. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia rhombiformis has small, yellow flowers with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia rhombiformis is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by sowing seeds directly into the garden in spring or autumn. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant will self-seed and can spread rapidly.

Where to Find Cousinia rhombiformis

Cousinia rhombiformis is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Cousinia rhombiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia rhombiformis?

Cousinia rhombiformis

What is the common name of Cousinia rhombiformis?

Rhombiformis

Where is Cousinia rhombiformis native to?

Central Asia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-22493: Based on the initial data import
Constantin Winkler (1848-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Winkl.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Christian Strauss (1850-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strauss' in the authors string.