Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erectispina
ID:
94501

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tscherneva

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Inst. Bot. Akad. Nauk Uzbeksk. S.S.R. 17: 94 (1962). (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093830



Common Names

  • Upright Cousinia
  • Erect Cousinia
  • Cousinia erectispina


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Description

Cousinia erectispina (also called Erect-spined Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is found in rocky places and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia erectispina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a bee forage plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia erectispina has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia erectispina is a perennial herb that is propagated through seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It requires regular watering during the growing season and should be fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Cousinia erectispina

Cousinia erectispina can be found in the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran.

Cousinia erectispina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia erectispina?

Cousinia erectispina

What are the common names of Cousinia erectispina?

Erect-spined cousinia

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia erectispina?

It is native to Iran

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-50040: Based on the initial data import
Olga Cherneva (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tscherneva' in the authors string.