Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aintabensis
ID:
66985

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hausskn. ex Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 503 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066314



Common Names

  • Aintab Cousinia
  • Aintab Cushionplant
  • Cousinia aintabensis


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Synonyms

  • Cousinia arbelensis C.Winkl. & Bornm. [unknown]
  • Cousinia birecikensis Hub.-Mor. [unknown]
  • Arctium aintabense Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cousinia aintabensis (also called Aintab Cousinia, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Middle East. It grows in dry, sandy and rocky habitats. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia aintabensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Cousinia aintabensis flower is a yellow-orange color and has a bell-shaped form. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia aintabensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by sowing seeds in spring or autumn, or by dividing established clumps in spring.

Where to Find Cousinia aintabensis

Cousinia aintabensis is native to Turkey and can be found in rocky areas and grasslands.

Cousinia aintabensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia aintabensis?

Cousinia aintabensis

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia aintabensis?

Mountain slopes and meadows

What is the flowering season of Cousinia aintabensis?

Summer

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-23203: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.