Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lasiolepis
ID:
24461

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 6: 118 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023790



Common Names

  • Lasiolepis Cousinia
  • Lasiolepis Hawkweed
  • Lasiolepis Aster


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Synonyms

  • Arctium lasiolepis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cousinia machaerophora C.Winkl. & Bornm. [unknown]

Description

Cousinia lasiolepis (also called woolly-leaved cousinia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is found in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia lasiolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, malaria, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia lasiolepis is yellow and has 5 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia lasiolepis is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in early spring. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Cousinia lasiolepis

Cousinia lasiolepis is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and along roadsides.

Cousinia lasiolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia lasiolepis?

Cousinia lasiolepis

What is the common name of Cousinia lasiolepis?

Woolly-Leaved Cousinia

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia lasiolepis?

Dry, rocky slopes 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,

References