Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calolepis
ID:
12630

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 6: 116 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011959



Common Names

  • Calolepis Cousinia
  • Cousinia Calolepis
  • Calolepis


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Synonyms

  • Cousinia anisoptera Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
  • Arctium anisopterum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cousinia calolepis (also called Persian thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with gray-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Middle East and grows in dry meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia calolepis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiviral properties. It is also used to treat skin diseases, fever, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia calolepis is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia calolepis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Cousinia calolepis

Cousinia calolepis is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Cousinia calolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia calolepis?

Cousinia calolepis

What is the common name of Cousinia calolepis?

Cousinia

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia calolepis?

Rocky slopes and grasslands

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