Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aleppica
ID:
70566

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 10: 101 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069895



Common Names

  • Aleppo Cushion
  • Cousinia aleppica
  • Aleppo Thistle


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Description

Cousinia aleppica (also called Aleppo Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant. It has yellow flower heads and is native to the Middle East. It prefers dry grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia aleppica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia aleppica is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped, light green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia aleppica is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or by division. When grown from seed, the seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and moist soil.

Where to Find Cousinia aleppica

Cousinia aleppica is native to the Middle East and can be found in rocky soils.

Cousinia aleppica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia aleppica?

Cousinia aleppica

What type of plant is Cousinia aleppica?

Cousinia aleppica is a perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia aleppica?

Cousinia aleppica is native to the Mediterranean region

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-26699: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.