Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sporadocephala
ID:
13811

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: 307 (1937) (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013140



Common Names

  • Cousinia Sporadocephala
  • Sporadic-headed Cousinia
  • Sporadic Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia sporadocephala (also called sporadocap cousinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1.5 m in height and has small, oblong-shaped leaves. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia sporadocephala is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia sporadocephala has yellow flowers with a yellow center and 5 petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia sporadocephala is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Cousinia sporadocephala

Cousinia sporadocephala is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia.

Cousinia sporadocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia sporadocephala?

Cousinia sporadocephala

What is the common name of Cousinia sporadocephala?

Spiked Hawkweed

Where is Cousinia sporadocephala native to?

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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