Status:
valid
Authors:
Kult.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Trudy Sredne-Aziatsk. Gosud. Univ., Ser. 8b, Bot. 7: 3 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010429
Common Names
- Spathulate Cousinia
- Cousinia Spathulata
- Spathulate Daisy
Description
Cousinia spathulata (also called Spathulate Cushionplant, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 10 cm in height. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Caucasus region and is found in dry meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia spathulata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an herbal remedy for skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cousinia spathulata is yellow and has a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia spathulata is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. It can also be propagated from division, which should be done in spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cousinia spathulata
Cousinia spathulata is native to the Middle East, including Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.
Cousinia spathulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia spathulata?
Cousinia spathulata
What is the common name of Cousinia spathulata?
Spatulate Cousinia
What is the natural habitat of Cousinia spathulata?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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,