Status:
valid
Authors:
Jaub. & Spach
Source:
gcc
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. Orient. 2(17-18): 87, t. 179 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116882
Common Names
- Assyrian Thistle
- Cousinia assyriaca
- Syrian Thistle
Synonyms
- Cousinia leucochlora Bunge [unknown]
- Arctium assyriacum Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Cousinia assyriaca (also called Assyrian Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Middle East. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hypnum longinerve is used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control, and can be used as a mulch to help retain moisture in the soil. It is also used in the production of potpourri and as a decorative element in flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cousinia assyriaca is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia assyriaca is a perennial herb that is native to the Middle East. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or early summer as well.
Where to Find Cousinia assyriaca
Cousinia assyriaca is native to the Middle East, particularly in the region of Assyria.
Cousinia assyriaca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia assyriaca?
Cousinia assyriaca
What is the common name of Cousinia assyriaca?
Assyrian Thistle
What is the natural habitat of Cousinia assyriaca?
It is found in dry, rocky areas of the Middle East
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,