Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
cousturieri
ID:
357359

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sennen & Szabó

Source:
ksu

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bot. Közlem. 31: 138 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356691



Common Names

  • Cousturier's Knautia
  • Cousturier's Meadow-Rue
  • Cousturier's Knautia Meadow-Rue


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Description

Knautia cousturieri (also called Knautia cousturierii, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in moist, wet soils and is often found in marshes, swamps, and other wetland habitats. It has long, narrow leaves that are up to 1.5 m long and 5 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Knautia cousturieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Knautia cousturieri has small, pink flowers with yellow centers and a white eye. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Knautia cousturieri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It should be watered regularly during dry periods. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Knautia cousturieri

Knautia cousturieri is found in wetland habitats in the Mediterranean region.

Knautia cousturieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Knautia cousturieri?

Knautia cousturieri

What are the common names of Knautia cousturieri?

Cousturier's Knautia

What is the natural habitat of Knautia cousturieri?

It is native to Europe, where it grows in dry, rocky areas.

Species in the Knautia genus

Knautia velebitica, Knautia ujhelyii, Knautia transalpina, Knautia trachytica, Knautia visiani, Knautia caroli-rechingeri, Knautia byzantina, Knautia calycina, Knautia carinthiaca, Knautia nevadensis, Knautia norica, Knautia basaltica, Knautia baldensis, Knautia arvernensis, Knautia dalmatica, Knautia dipsacifolia, Knautia dinarica, Knautia chassagnei, Knautia cousturieri, Knautia clementii, Knautia magnifica, Knautia macedonica, Knautia mauritanica, Knautia mollis, Knautia adriatica, Knautia albanica, Knautia ambigua, Knautia arvensis, Knautia alleizettei, Knautia drymeia, Knautia dobrogensis, Knautia shepardii, Knautia pancicii, Knautia oecsemensis, Knautia orientalis, Knautia pectinata, Knautia persicina, Knautia sambucifolia, Knautia rupicola, Knautia salvadoris, Knautia sarajevensis, Knautia sennenii, Knautia sequanica, Knautia ressmanni, Knautia illyrica, Knautia intercedens, Knautia involucrata, Knautia fleischmannii, Knautia foreziensis, Knautia gussonei,

Species in the Caprifoliaceae family

Bassecoia bretschneideri, Bassecoia siamensis, Bassecoia hookeri, Cephalaria duzceensis, Cephalaria alpina, Cephalaria ambrosioides, Cephalaria anatolica, Cephalaria aristata, Cephalaria armeniaca, Cephalaria armerioides, Cephalaria armoraciifolia, Cephalaria attenuata, Cephalaria axillaris, Cephalaria aytachii, Cephalaria balansae, Cephalaria balkharica, Cephalaria beijiangensis, Cephalaria calcarea, Cephalaria cedrorum, Cephalaria charadzeae, Cephalaria cilicica, Cephalaria coriacea, Cephalaria dagestanica, Cephalaria decurrens, Cephalaria demetrii, Cephalaria dichaetophora, Cephalaria dirmilensis, Cephalaria ekimiana, Cephalaria elazigensis, Cephalaria elmaliensis, Cephalaria fanourii, Cephalaria flava, Cephalaria foliosa, Cephalaria galpiniana, Cephalaria gazipashensis, Cephalaria gigantea, Cephalaria goetzei, Cephalaria hakkiarica, Cephalaria hirsuta, Cephalaria humilis, Cephalaria integrifolia, Cephalaria isaurica, Cephalaria joppensis, Cephalaria juncea, Cephalaria katangensis, Cephalaria kesruanica, Cephalaria kotschyi, Cephalaria laevigata, Cephalaria leucantha, Cephalaria litvinovii,

References

Frère Sennen (1861-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sennen' in the authors string.
Zoltán Szabó (1882-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szabó' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:319356-1: Based on the initial data import