Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
128806

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kult.) Karmysch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Fl. Kazakhst. ix. 243 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128135



Common Names

  • Cousinia aspera
  • Rough Knapweed
  • Rough-leaved Knapweed


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Synonyms

  • Cousinia chrysantha aspera Kult. [unknown]

Description

Cousinia aspera (also called Rough Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, dry grasslands, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia aspera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia aspera has white flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black, and have a diameter of 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia aspera is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant. It is best grown in a sunny location and should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Cousinia aspera

Cousinia aspera is native to the Caucasus Mountains and is found in the wild in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia. It is also found in the wild in some parts of Turkey.

Cousinia aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia aspera?

Cousinia aspera

What is the common name of Cousinia aspera?

Rough Cousinia

What is the habitat of Cousinia aspera?

It is found in dry, rocky or sandy soils in the mountains of Asia

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-89125: Based on the initial data import
Mikhail Vasilyevich Kultiasov (1891-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kult.' in the authors string.
N.H. Karmyscheva (1913-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karmysch.' in the authors string.