Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caespitosa
ID:
73336

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Winkl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada x. (1887) 93.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072665



Common Names

  • Tufted Cousinia
  • Tufted Thistle
  • Tufted Cousinia Thistle


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Description

Cousinia caespitosa (also called Tufted Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has yellow flower heads that are up to 2 cm in diameter. It is native to Central Asia. It is commonly found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia caespitosa is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia caespitosa has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia caespitosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and mulched to retain moisture. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.

Where to Find Cousinia caespitosa

Cousinia caespitosa is native to Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and deserts.

Cousinia caespitosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia caespitosa?

Cousinia caespitosa

What are the common names of Cousinia caespitosa?

Tufted cousinia

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia caespitosa?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands in the western United States

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-29410: Based on the initial data import
Constantin Winkler (1848-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Winkl.' in the authors string.