Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mogoltavica
ID:
116415

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tschern. & Vved.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Inst. Bot. Zool. Akad. Nauk Uzbeksk. S.S.R. xvi. 55 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115744



Common Names

  • Cousinia
  • Koushk-e-Mogoltavica
  • Mogoltavica Thistle


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Description

Cousinia mogoltavica (also called Mogoltavica Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 10-50 cm. It has yellow flower heads and hairy, grey-green leaves. It is native to the Caucasus region and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia mogoltavica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia mogoltavica is a small, yellow flower with a single yellow anther. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, slender, green shoot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia mogoltavica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seeds or stem cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune regularly to maintain a neat and tidy shape.

Where to Find Cousinia mogoltavica

Cousinia mogoltavica can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.

Cousinia mogoltavica FAQ

What are the common names of Cousinia mogoltavica?

Common names of Cousinia mogoltavica include Mogoltavica thistle and Mogoltavica knapweed.

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia mogoltavica?

Cousinia mogoltavica is native to the Caucasus region and is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

What is the growth habit of Cousinia mogoltavica?

Cousinia mogoltavica is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall.

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-77181: Based on the initial data import
S.S. Tschernetzkaja: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tschern.' in the authors string.
Alexei Ivanovich Vvedensky (1898-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vved.' in the authors string.