Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stephanophora
ID:
92631

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Winkl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada x. (1887) 575.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091960



Common Names

  • Stephanophora Cousinia
  • Cousinia
  • Stephanophora


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Description

Cousinia stephanophora (also called 'Cousinia', 'Cousinia stephanophora', 'Cousinia stephanophora var. stephanophora', 'Cousinia stephanophora var. tenuifolia', 'Cousinia tenuifolia' among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is a low-growing, mat-forming, evergreen perennial with small, linear, grey-green leaves and solitary, yellow daisy-like flowers in summer.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia stephanophora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia stephanophora has yellow flowers with a long stem. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia stephanophora is a perennial that is native to the Caucasus region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the fall or spring. Plants can also be divided in the spring.

Where to Find Cousinia stephanophora

Cousinia stephanophora is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, and Zacatecas.

Cousinia stephanophora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia stephanophora?

Cousinia stephanophora

What is the family of Cousinia stephanophora?

Asteraceae

Where is Cousinia stephanophora native to?

Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-48216: Based on the initial data import
Constantin Winkler (1848-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Winkl.' in the authors string.