Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xanthula
ID:
139481

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. 8(2): 167 (1955).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138810



Common Names

  • Xanthula Cousinia
  • Yellow Cousinia
  • Yellow Knapweed


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Description

Cousinia xanthula (also called 'Yellow Cousinia', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia xanthula is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia xanthula has yellow flowers with five petals, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia xanthula is an annual herb that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Cousinia xanthula

Cousinia xanthula is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas and along roadsides.

Cousinia xanthula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia xanthula?

Cousinia xanthula

What type of plant is Cousinia xanthula?

It is a perennial herb of the daisy family.

Where does Cousinia xanthula grow?

It is native to Mexico and grows in dry, open areas.

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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