Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
optera
ID:
76496

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aitch. & Hemsl.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075825



Common Names

  • Winged Cousinia
  • Winged Knapweed
  • Winged Hawkweed


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Description

Cousinia optera (also called Opter's Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It has a thick, woody stem and a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and mountains.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia optera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia optera has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia optera is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Iran. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Cousinia optera

Cousinia optera is native to the Caucasus and can be found in dry, rocky slopes and grasslands.

Cousinia optera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia optera?

Cousinia optera

What is the common name of Cousinia optera?

Broad-winged thistle

Where is Cousinia optera found?

Cousinia optera is found in the Caucasus region and parts of Central Asia

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-32502: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
James Edward Tierney Aitchison (1836-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aitch.' in the authors string.