Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atripurpurea
ID:
18764

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: 313 (1937) (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018093



Common Names

  • Cousinia atripurpurea
  • Purple Daisy
  • Mountain Daisy


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Description

Cousinia atripurpurea (also called Purple thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb with purple flowers and woolly-hairy leaves. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry grasslands, steppes and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia atripurpurea is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Cousinia atripurpurea has small, yellow flowers that form in flat-topped clusters. Seed: The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia atripurpurea is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant looking neat and tidy.

Where to Find Cousinia atripurpurea

Cousinia atripurpurea can be found in the Caucasus Mountains, Iran, and Turkey.

Cousinia atripurpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia atripurpurea?

Cousinia atripurpurea

What is the common name of Cousinia atripurpurea?

Purple Cushion Plant

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia atripurpurea?

Cousinia atripurpurea is native to Iran and is found in dry grasslands, rocky areas, and scrublands.

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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