Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aitchisonii
ID:
77272

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Winkl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada xii. (1892) 275.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076601

Common Names

  • Aitchison's Cousinia
  • Aitchison's Hawkweed
  • Aitchison's Hawk's-beard

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Synonyms

  • Cousinia lasiosiphon Juz. [unknown]

Description

Cousinia aitchisonii (also called Aitchison's Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with deeply lobed leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to the western Himalayas and is found in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia aitchisonii is an ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and containers. Its flowers can be used to make a tea and its leaves can be used in salads.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia aitchisonii is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia aitchisonii is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Cousinia aitchisonii

Cousinia aitchisonii is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the warmer climates of the United States.

Cousinia aitchisonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia aitchisonii?

Cousinia aitchisonii

What is the common name of Cousinia aitchisonii?

Aitchison's Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia aitchisonii?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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,