Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acanthodendron
ID:
126126

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f. & Podlech

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 142(1-2): 2 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125455



Common Names

  • Acanthodendron Thistle
  • Spiny Thistle
  • Hook-spined Thistle


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Description

Cousinia acanthodendron (also called Spiny-leafed Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of spiny leaves and a single, yellow flower head. It grows in rocky places, dry grasslands, and other open, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia acanthodendron is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia acanthodendron has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia acanthodendron is a perennial plant native to Europe. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a seed tray filled with a well-drained seed compost. Division should be done in early spring or late fall.

Where to Find Cousinia acanthodendron

Cousinia acanthodendron can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, and Israel.

Cousinia acanthodendron FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia acanthodendron?

Cousinia acanthodendron

What type of plant is Cousinia acanthodendron?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Cousinia acanthodendron native to?

Western Asia

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-86532: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Dietrich Podlech (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podlech' in the authors string.