Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caesarea
ID:
65187

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Balansa

Source:
gcc

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 6: 116 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064516



Common Names

  • Caesarea Cousinia
  • Cousinia caesarea
  • Caesarea Knapweed


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Synonyms

  • Arctium caesareum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cousinia caesarea (also called Caucasian thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia. It has a thick, woody stem and its leaves are spiny and deeply lobed. It grows in dry meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia caesarea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a cut flower. It is known for its bright yellow flowers that bloom in the summer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia caesarea has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have yellow-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia caesarea is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. Division should be done every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Cousinia caesarea

Cousinia caesarea can be found in dry, rocky areas in the Middle East.

Cousinia caesarea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia caesarea?

Cousinia caesarea

What is the family of Cousinia caesarea?

Asteraceae

Where is Cousinia caesarea found?

Greece

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-21465: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.