Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leiocephala
ID:
111878

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Regel) Juz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 3: 314 (1937) (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000111207



Common Names

  • Cousinia leiocephala
  • Cousinia leiocephala var. leiocephala
  • Cousinia leiocephala var. macrantha


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Description

Cousinia leiocephala (also called 'Woolly-Headed Thistle', among many other common names) is a biennial plant that has a height of 0.3-0.6 m. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal capitulum of flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia leiocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping. It is known for its attractive foliage and white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia leiocephala is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and a white fringe. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia leiocephala is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil in a sunny location and is drought tolerant. It can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C.

Where to Find Cousinia leiocephala

Cousinia leiocephala is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Cousinia leiocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia leiocephala?

Cousinia leiocephala

What is the common name of Cousinia leiocephala?

Smooth-headed Cousinia

What is the family of Cousinia leiocephala?

Asteraceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-7040: Based on the initial data import
Sergéi Yuzepchuk (1893-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juz.' in the authors string.
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.