Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hoplites
ID:
26709

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm

Source:
gcc

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 34(2): 277 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026038



Common Names

  • Cousinia hoplites
  • Hoplites Cousinia
  • Hoplites Knapweed


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Description

Cousinia hoplites (also called hoplites thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows to a height of up to 1 m. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia hoplites is used as a decorative plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia hoplites is yellow and the seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia hoplites is a fast-growing, perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. For division, the plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-draining soil mix. Once established, Cousinia hoplites requires little maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates.

Where to Find Cousinia hoplites

Cousinia hoplites can be found in the Middle East, including parts of Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.

Cousinia hoplites FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia hoplites?

Cousinia hoplites

What is the family of Cousinia hoplites?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Cousinia hoplites?

Hoplites cousinia

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,