Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stellaris
ID:
46782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 34(2): 161 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046111



Common Names

  • Cousinia Stellaris
  • Star Cousinia
  • Star-Shaped Cousinia


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Synonyms

  • Cousinia carduncelloidea sonchifolia Bornm. [unknown]

Description

Cousinia stellaris (also called Starry Cousinia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to the Caucasus and it can be found in grasslands, meadows and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia stellaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia stellaris has yellow flowers with a few purple spots. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia stellaris is a perennial herb that is native to the Caucasus Mountains. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 21°C. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. They should be kept at a temperature of around 21°C and kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Cousinia stellaris

Cousinia stellaris can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia.

Cousinia stellaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia stellaris?

Cousinia stellaris

What is the common name of Cousinia stellaris?

Star Cousinia

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia stellaris?

Cousinia stellaris is native to the mountains of the Caucasus.

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,