Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
falcinella
ID:
129208

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 26: 178 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128537



Common Names

  • Cousinia falcinella
  • Falcinella Cousinia
  • Falcinella Thistle


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Description

Cousinia falcinella (also called Sickle-leaved Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It grows in open areas, roadsides, and disturbed areas, and has a height of up to 1.5 m. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia falcinella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia falcinella has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a yellow central stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia falcinella is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in the spring or summer and should be planted about 1/4 inch deep and spaced about 8 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Division can also be done in the spring or summer. The clumps should be divided and replanted in the garden.

Where to Find Cousinia falcinella

Cousinia falcinella can be found in dry, rocky soils in the Middle East.

Cousinia falcinella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia falcinella?

Cousinia falcinella

What are the common names of Cousinia falcinella?

Falcate Cousinia

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia falcinella?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,