Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odontolepis
ID:
25534

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 556 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024863



Common Names

  • Cousinia odontolepis
  • Cousinia
  • Odontolepis


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Description

Cousinia odontolepis (also called 'Toothed Cousinia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head. It is native to Central Asia and the Middle East, and is found in steppe and desert habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia odontolepis is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cousinia odontolepis sub. kurdica (C.Winkl. & Bornm.) Mehregan
Cousinia odontolepis sub. odontolepis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia odontolepis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia odontolepis is a perennial herb that is native to the Middle East. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant compact and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Cousinia odontolepis

Cousinia odontolepis is native to Iran and can be found in the central and western parts of the country.

Cousinia odontolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia odontolepis?

Cousinia odontolepis

What is the common name of Cousinia odontolepis?

Cousinia

What is the family of Cousinia odontolepis?

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,