Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
actinacantha
ID:
14652

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 90: 302 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013981



Common Names

  • Cousinia actinacantha
  • Spiny-Spiked Cousinia
  • Spiny-Spiked Hawkweed


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Description

Cousinia actinacantha (also called the Spiny Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 40 cm in height. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry meadows, rocky slopes and steppes. It has a clump of narrow, grass-like leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia actinacantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators. It is also used as a natural source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia actinacantha is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia actinacantha is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can tolerate some drought, but will need supplemental water during dry periods. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Cousinia actinacantha

Cousinia actinacantha can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to Afghanistan.

Cousinia actinacantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia actinacantha?

Cousinia actinacantha

What is the common name of Cousinia actinacantha?

Spiny Knapweed

Where is Cousinia actinacantha found?

Cousinia actinacantha is found in dry grasslands and steppes of Central 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,

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