Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decumbens
ID:
82274

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 57: 77 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081603



Common Names

  • Cousinia decumbens
  • Decumbent Cousinia
  • Decumbent Wormwood


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Synonyms

  • Cousinia meyamensis decumbens (Rech.f.) Parsa [unknown]

Description

Cousinia decumbens (also called creeping thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has spiny leaves and purple flowers. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia decumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, for erosion control, and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used medicinally for treating skin diseases and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia decumbens has yellow flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia decumbens is a perennial herb that is native to the Caucasus. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It flowers in late summer and early autumn.

Where to Find Cousinia decumbens

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

Cousinia decumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia decumbens?

Cousinia decumbens

What is the common name of Cousinia decumbens?

Prostrate Cushion Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia decumbens?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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-3815: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.