Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angusticeps
ID:
87172

Status:
valid

Authors:
Juz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 3: 323 (1937) (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086501



Common Names

  • Narrow-headed Knapweed
  • Slender-headed Knapweed
  • Cousinia Knapweed


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Description

Cousinia angusticeps (also called Narrow-Leaved Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It has white flowers with yellow centers, and its leaves are arranged in a rosette. It is found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia angusticeps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to create natural fences or hedges. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia angusticeps is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are initially green and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia angusticeps is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA zone 8 and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Cousinia angusticeps

Cousinia angusticeps is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in parts of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey.

Cousinia angusticeps FAQ

What are the common names of Cousinia angusticeps?

Common names of Cousinia angusticeps include narrow-leaved thistle and narrow-leaved thistle.

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia angusticeps?

Cousinia angusticeps is native to the Mediterranean and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

What is the growth rate of Cousinia angusticeps?

Cousinia angusticeps has a moderate to fast growth rate.

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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