Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orthacantha
ID:
93937

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tscherneva

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Inst. Bot. Akad. Nauk Uzbeksk. S.S.R. 17: 98 (1962). (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093266



Common Names

  • Cousinia orthacantha
  • Cousinia
  • Orthacantha


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Description

Cousinia orthacantha (also called spiny-headed thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of spiny, grey-green leaves and small, purple flower heads. It is found in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia orthacantha is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has yellow flowers and is known for its ability to attract bees and other beneficial insects, making it a great addition to any garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cousinia orthacantha are yellow and have a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a rough surface. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia orthacantha is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rootstock or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Cousinia orthacantha

Cousinia orthacantha can be found in the Caucasus region, including parts of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

Cousinia orthacantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia orthacantha?

Cousinia orthacantha

What is the common name of Cousinia orthacantha?

Orthacantha Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia orthacantha?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides

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-49488: Based on the initial data import
Olga Cherneva (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tscherneva' in the authors string.