Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magnifica
ID:
33823

Status:
valid

Authors:
Juz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 3: 319 (1937) (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033152



Common Names

  • Magnificent Cousinia
  • Cousinia Grandiflora
  • Cousinia Magnifica


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Description

Cousinia magnifica (also called magnifica thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial plant of the family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with several branches. The leaves are lanceolate and have a serrated margin. It is native to Iran and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia magnifica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia magnifica flowers are yellow and have a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are hairy and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia magnifica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or by division. To cultivate, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize when necessary. Divide the plant in spring or autumn for propagation.

Where to Find Cousinia magnifica

Cousinia magnifica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Greece, Turkey, and Italy.

Cousinia magnifica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia magnifica?

Cousinia magnifica

What type of plant is Cousinia magnifica?

Cousinia magnifica is an annual herbaceous plant.

Where is Cousinia magnifica found?

Cousinia magnifica is found in the Mediterranean region.

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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