Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crispa
ID:
14345

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jaub. & Spach

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. Orient. 2(17-18): 81, t. 163 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013674



Common Names

  • Cousinia
  • Crispa Cousinia
  • Cousinia Crispa


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Synonyms

  • Cousinia barbarae Gauba [unknown]
  • Cousinia barbarae Gauba ex Bornm. [unknown]
  • Cousinia kandewanensis Parsa [unknown]
  • Arctium crispum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cousinia crispa (also called 'Crisp Cousinia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem and a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in rocky and grassy areas, often in sunny and dry places.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia crispa is a drought-tolerant shrub that is often used as a hedge or border plant. It has small, yellow flowers and is often used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden. It is also used to provide shelter and food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia crispa has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a hairy surface.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia crispa is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist. For cuttings, take a stem cutting with at least two nodes and place in a well-drained potting mix. Keep moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Cousinia crispa

Cousinia crispa is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It can be found in rocky areas and on the edges of fynbos.

Cousinia crispa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia crispa?

Cousinia crispa is found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.

What is the flower color of Cousinia crispa?

The flowers of Cousinia crispa are usually white or yellow.

What is the blooming season of Cousinia crispa?

Cousinia crispa typically blooms from late spring to early summer.

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-113223: Based on the initial data import
Hippolyte François Jaubert (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jaub.' in the authors string.
Édouard Spach (1801-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spach' in the authors string.