Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xiphiolepis
ID:
70506

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 6: 121 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069835



Common Names

  • Cousinia Xiphiolepis
  • Xiphiolepis Cousinia
  • Cousinia


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Synonyms

  • Arctium xiphiolepis (Boiss.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cousinia actinocephala Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
  • Arctium actinocephalum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cousinia xiphiolepis (also called Xiphiolepis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia xiphiolepis is a popular ornamental plant and is used as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia xiphiolepis has yellow flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings with thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia xiphiolepis is a fast-growing, low-maintenance perennial that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem, dip it in rooting hormone, and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. To propagate from division, dig up the plant and divide the root ball into several sections. Plant each section in a separate pot filled with well-draining soil.

Where to Find Cousinia xiphiolepis

Cousinia xiphiolepis can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, particularly in Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan.

Cousinia xiphiolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia xiphiolepis?

Cousinia xiphiolepis

What is the common name of Cousinia xiphiolepis?

Sword-leaved Cousinia

Where is Cousinia xiphiolepis native to?

South Africa

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-26643: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.