Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
birandiana
ID:
80506

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hub.-Mor.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 32(1): 49 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079835



Common Names

  • Cousinia birandiana
  • Birandiana Cousinia
  • Birandiana


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Description

Cousinia birandiana (also called Birand's cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky hillsides. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow or white daisy-like flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia birandiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a groundcover. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to stabilize soil on slopes. It has also been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia birandiana has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia birandiana is a perennial herb that is grown from seed. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Cousinia birandiana

Cousinia birandiana is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae, native to the Caucasus region. It is found in a variety of habitats, including rocky slopes and cliffs, and is often found in association with other species of the genus.

Cousinia birandiana FAQ

What are the common names of Cousinia birandiana?

Common names of Cousinia birandiana include Birand's thistle and Birand's woolly thistle.

What are the characteristics of Cousinia birandiana?

Cousinia birandiana is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and purple flowers. The leaves are lanceolate and have toothed margins. The stems are covered in white hairs.

Where is Cousinia birandiana found?

Cousinia birandiana is native to the Mediterranean region, but it can also be found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and Central 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-36408: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.