Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erinacea
ID:
81051

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jaub. & Spach

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. Orient. 2(17-18): 83, t. 165 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080380

Common Names

  • Erinacea
  • Cousinia
  • Cousinia Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Arctium erinaceum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cousinia lindsayana Rech.f. [unknown]

Description

Cousinia erinacea (also called Erinacea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and has small, yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia erinacea is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin infections, as a dye for fabrics, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia erinacea has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia erinacea is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Australia and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist.

Where to Find Cousinia erinacea

Cousinia erinacea can be found in Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and Syria.

Cousinia erinacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia erinacea?

Cousinia erinacea

What are the common names of Cousinia erinacea?

Common names for Cousinia erinacea include Cousinia, Erinacea, and Basket Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia erinacea?

Cousinia erinacea is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly found in dry, rocky habitats.

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-36947: 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.