Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deserti
ID:
89638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Gatt. Cous. : 29 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088967



Common Names

  • Cephalopappus sonchifolius
  • Yellow-flowered Sunray
  • Sonchifolius Sunray


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Description

Cousinia deserti (also called Desert Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western parts of Asia. It has a small, woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and sometimes in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia deserti is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cousinia deserti var. longispinosa Djavadi & Attar

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia deserti has small yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia deserti is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the root clumps in early spring. Plant the divisions in a sandy soil mix and keep the soil moist until the plants have established.

Where to Find Cousinia deserti

Cousinia deserti is found in the Middle East.

Cousinia deserti FAQ

What are the common names of Cousinia deserti?

Common names of Cousinia deserti include desert thistle and desert knapweed.

What is the growth habit of Cousinia deserti?

Cousinia deserti is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1 m in height.

What is the native range of Cousinia deserti?

Cousinia deserti is native to the Middle East and parts of Central Asia.

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-45292: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.