Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schistoptera
ID:
13413

Status:
valid

Authors:
Juz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 3: 301 (1937) (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012742



Common Names

  • Schistoptera Cousinia
  • Cousinia
  • Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia schistoptera (also called Feather-Leaved Cousinia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the western United States. It has a branching stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are deeply divided and its flowers are yellow. It is found in dry, open areas and in disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia schistoptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia schistoptera is small, yellow-white in color, and grows in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a pointed tip. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia schistoptera is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. Pruning is not necessary, but deadheading the flowers will encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Cousinia schistoptera

Cousinia schistoptera is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky areas.

Cousinia schistoptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia schistoptera?

Cousinia schistoptera

What is the family of Cousinia schistoptera?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia schistoptera?

Dry grasslands 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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