Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leatherdalei
ID:
19410

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 100: 462 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018739



Common Names

  • Cousinia leatherdalei
  • Leatherdale's Cousinia
  • Leatherdale's Hawkweed


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Description

Cousinia leatherdalei (also called Leatherdale's thistle, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central Asia, and is found in open areas, such as grasslands and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia leatherdalei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia leatherdalei has small, yellow flowers with yellow disk florets and white ray florets. Its seeds are small, dark brown and slightly flattened. The seedlings are hairy and have oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia leatherdalei is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be divided in spring or fall to propagate.

Where to Find Cousinia leatherdalei

Cousinia leatherdalei is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry grasslands and woodlands.

Cousinia leatherdalei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia leatherdalei?

Cousinia leatherdalei

Where is Cousinia leatherdalei found?

Cousinia leatherdalei is found in Mexico.

What is the habitat of Cousinia leatherdalei?

Cousinia leatherdalei is found in dry, scrubby areas.

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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