Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alata
ID:
132496

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrenk

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Nov. i. 40.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131825



Common Names

  • Alata Cousinia
  • Alata Hawkweed
  • Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia alata (also called Winged Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia alata is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia alata is yellow and has a daisy-like form. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia alata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Cousinia alata

Cousinia alata can be found in the Middle East, including Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.

Cousinia alata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia alata?

Cousinia alata

What is the family of Cousinia alata?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Cousinia alata?

Winged cousinia

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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