Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
catenata
ID:
84141

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. 8(2): 82 (1955).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083470



Common Names

  • Cousinia catenata
  • Catenate Cousinia
  • Chain Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia catenata (also called Cat's Tail, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a long, narrow, and hairy stem with small, yellow flowers. It prefers dry, rocky habitats and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia catenata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia catenata is yellow in color and has a tubular corolla. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia catenata is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus region. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring or early summer. The plants should be spaced about 10 cm apart and grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Once established, the plants will require little maintenance and can be divided every few years to keep them healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Cousinia catenata

Cousinia catenata can be found in the mountains of northern Iran.

Cousinia catenata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia catenata?

Cousinia catenata

What is the common name of Cousinia catenata?

Chain-like Cousinia

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia catenata?

Cousinia catenata is native to South America, where it is found in dry forests 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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