Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. 8(2): 95 (1955).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013726
Common Names
- Cousinia eurylepis
- Caucasian Thistle
- Caucasian Hawkweed
Description
Cousinia eurylepis (also called Eurylepis Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and yellow flower heads with white petals. It grows in dry, sunny areas, and is often found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia eurylepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which can help to reduce inflammation and improve overall health.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cousinia eurylepis is a white, star-shaped flower with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia eurylepis is a perennial plant that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is usually done through division of the root clump or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot.
Where to Find Cousinia eurylepis
Cousinia eurylepis is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and Georgia. It can be found in rocky areas, meadows, and grasslands.
Cousinia eurylepis FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Cousinia eurylepis?
Cousinia eurylepis requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures up to -15°C.
How often should Cousinia eurylepis be watered?
Cousinia eurylepis should be watered regularly during the growing season, but should not be allowed to become waterlogged.
How should Cousinia eurylepis be pruned?
Cousinia eurylepis should be pruned in late winter or early spring to remove any dead or damaged stems. It can also be lightly trimmed to maintain a neat shape.
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,