Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silyboides
ID:
32420

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jaub. & Spach

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. Orient. 2(17-18): 94, t. 176 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031749



Common Names

  • Silvery Cousinia
  • Silvery Centaury
  • Silvery Knapweed


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Description

Cousinia silyboides (also called Silvery Cousinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Central Asia and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It is an annual herb that grows to a height of around 0.5 m and has yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cousinia silyboides sub. zardkuhensis (Attar & Ghahr.) Mehregan
Cousinia silyboides sub. disfulensis (Bornm.) Mehregan
Cousinia silyboides sub. silyboides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia silyboides is yellow, with a diameter of 2 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and long, with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia silyboides is a hardy perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be thinned out to a spacing of about 30 cm (12 in) apart.

Where to Find Cousinia silyboides

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

Cousinia silyboides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia silyboides?

Cousinia silyboides

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia silyboides?

Grasslands

What is the flowering season of Cousinia silyboides?

Summer

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

Hippolyte François Jaubert (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jaub.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:199314-1: Based on the initial data import