Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanata
ID:
15669

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Winkl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada xiii. (1894) 238.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014998



Common Names

  • Lanate Cousinia
  • Lanate Hawkweed
  • Cousinia lanata


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Description

Cousinia lanata (also called Woolly-headed Cushion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with small, yellow flowers and woolly, grey-green leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in dry, rocky areas such as hillsides and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia lanata is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a cut flower for bouquets and other floral arrangements. The plant has a long bloom period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. Seed: Small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia lanata is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial that typically grows to 6-12” tall. It is native to rocky hillsides and grasslands in the Mediterranean region. It features daisy-like flowers (to 1” diameter) with white rays and yellow centers. Cultivation and propagation: Cousinia lanata is best grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. It is drought tolerant once established. Propagate by seed or division.

Where to Find Cousinia lanata

Cousinia lanata can be found in the Caucasus Mountains, Turkey, and Iran.

Cousinia lanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia lanata?

Cousinia lanata

What type of plant is Cousinia lanata?

Cousinia lanata is a perennial plant.

Where is Cousinia lanata native to?

Cousinia lanata is native to the Caucasus.

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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