Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verbascifolia
ID:
19222

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Gatt. Cous. : 52 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018551



Common Names

  • Verbascifolia Cousinia
  • Cousinia Verbascifolia
  • Cousinia


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Synonyms

  • Arctium verbascifolium Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cousinia verbascifolia (also called Verbascifolia Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of Asia and Europe. It has a short, erect stem and small, ovate leaves with serrated edges. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in moist meadows and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia verbascifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to create hedges and borders. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia verbascifolia has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia verbascifolia is a perennial plant that is native to the Middle East. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse and should germinate in 2-3 weeks. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cousinia verbascifolia

Cousinia verbascifolia is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry, sunny areas.

Cousinia verbascifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia verbascifolia?

Cousinia verbascifolia

What is the family of Cousinia verbascifolia?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Cousinia verbascifolia?

Verbascum-leaved Cousinia

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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