Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dasylepis
ID:
61627

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kult.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Trudy Sredne-Aziatsk. Gosud. Univ., Ser. 8b, Bot. 7: 4 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060956



Common Names

  • Cousinia Dasylepis
  • Cousinia Cuspidata
  • Cousinia Turcomanica


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Description

Cousinia dasylepis (also called Dasylepis' cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Central Asia, and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of spiny, oblong-lanceolate leaves, and produces yellow-white flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia dasylepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia dasylepis has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia dasylepis is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from cuttings in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Cousinia dasylepis

Cousinia dasylepis is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry, rocky areas such as hillsides and mountainsides.

Cousinia dasylepis FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Cousinia dasylepis?

Cousinia dasylepis prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C.

What kind of soil is best for Cousinia dasylepis?

Cousinia dasylepis prefers well-drained soil, but can tolerate a variety of soils, including clay and sandy soils.

What is the best way to propagate Cousinia dasylepis?

Cousinia dasylepis can be propagated from seed or cuttings.

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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