Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufidula
ID:
41512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm

Source:
gcc

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 34(2): 270 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040841



Common Names

  • Rufidulous Cousinia
  • Cousinia rufidula
  • Rufidulous Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia rufidula (also called 'Rufidulous Cousinia', among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herb growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Caucasus region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky places, and on roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia rufidula is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is used as an ornamental plant and has potential medicinal uses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia rufidula is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small, green, and have multiple, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia rufidula is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by division of the root ball. It can also be propagated from seed, but germination can be slow and erratic.

Where to Find Cousinia rufidula

Cousinia rufidula is native to Iran and can be found in the mountainous regions of the country.

Cousinia rufidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia rufidula?

Cousinia rufidula

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia rufidula?

Cousinia rufidula is found in the Caucasus Mountains.

What type of soil does Cousinia rufidula prefer?

Cousinia rufidula prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

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,