Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macroptera
ID:
109863

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Mey. ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 555 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000109192



Common Names

  • Large-winged Cousinia
  • Large-winged Cousinia
  • Large-winged Thistle


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Description

Cousinia macroptera (also called Large-winged Cousinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Caucasus, and is found in meadows and open woodlands. It is a perennial, growing up to 1 m tall, with pinnately divided leaves and yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia macroptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia macroptera has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm and a yellow-green center. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a short, curved beak. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia macroptera is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It is drought tolerant and attracts butterflies and bees.

Where to Find Cousinia macroptera

Cousinia macroptera can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Cousinia macroptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia macroptera?

Cousinia macroptera

What is the common name of Cousinia macroptera?

Large-winged Cousinia

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia macroptera?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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-6792: Based on the initial data import
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.