Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
actinia
ID:
81979

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 3: 55 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081308



Common Names

  • Cousinia actinia
  • Actinia Thistle
  • Actinia Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia actinia (also called Star Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with bright yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia actinia is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cousinia actinia sub. actinia
Cousinia actinia sub. brachyphylla Rech.f.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia actinia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia actinia is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 15 to 20 cm. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions taken in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cousinia actinia

Cousinia actinia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny habitats such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Cousinia actinia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia actinia?

Cousinia actinia

What is the common name of Cousinia actinia?

Actinia Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia actinia?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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-37858: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.