Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
127636

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kult.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Trudy Sredne-Aziatsk. Gosud. Univ., Ser. 8b, Bot. 6: 26 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126965



Common Names

  • Cousinia rigida
  • Rigid Cousinia
  • Rigid Hawkweed


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Description

Cousinia rigida (also called Rigid Cushion Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has white flowers and is native to Central Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia rigida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia rigida has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia rigida is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer, and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Cousinia rigida

Cousinia rigida is native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It can be found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Cousinia rigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia rigida?

Cousinia rigida

What type of plant is Cousinia rigida?

It is an annual herb

Where is Cousinia rigida found?

It is found in 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,

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