Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
irritans
ID:
89656

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 57: 72 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088985



Common Names

  • Cousinia Irritans
  • Rough Cousinia
  • Irritant Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia irritans (also called prickly cousinia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in mountain habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia irritans is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia irritans is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia irritans is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Cousinia irritans

Cousinia irritans is native to the mountains of Central Asia and the Caucasus. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands. It can be found in countries such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Cousinia irritans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia irritans?

Cousinia irritans

What is the common name of Cousinia irritans?

Irritans

What type of plant is Cousinia irritans?

Perennial herb

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,

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