Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbilicata
ID:
77477

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: 306 (1937) (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076806



Common Names

  • Umbilicate Cousinia
  • Umbilicata Cousinia
  • Cousinia Umbilicata


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Description

Cousinia umbilicata (also called Navel Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and the stems are covered in hairs. It grows in dry meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia umbilicata is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate drought. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia umbilicata is a yellow, daisy-like head of small, tubular florets. The seeds are small, black and have a short, white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia umbilicata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, collect the seeds and sow them in well-draining soil. Water the seeds regularly and keep them in a warm, sunny spot. To propagate by division, carefully divide the plant into several sections and replant them in well-draining soil. Water the divisions regularly.

Where to Find Cousinia umbilicata

Cousinia umbilicata is native to the Caucasus region. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of up to 2,500 meters.

Cousinia umbilicata FAQ

What type of plant is Cousinia umbilicata?

Cousinia umbilicata is a type of flowering plant.

Where does Cousinia umbilicata grow?

Cousinia umbilicata is native to Iran.

What are the characteristics of Cousinia umbilicata?

Cousinia umbilicata has small, white flowers and is an evergreen shrub.

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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