Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudactinia
ID:
36721

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. viii. n.° 2 (Symb. Afghan. II

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036050

Common Names

  • Cousinia pseudactinia
  • False Acanthus
  • False Thistle

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Description

Cousinia pseudactinia (also called False thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a branched stem, and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with serrated margins. It grows in dry habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia pseudactinia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia pseudactinia is yellow in color and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two or three oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia pseudactinia is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be about 5 cm long and should be placed in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the garden.

Where to Find Cousinia pseudactinia

Lapasathus lanceolata is native to the Caribbean islands and can be found in moist forests.

Cousinia pseudactinia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia pseudactinia?

Cousinia pseudactinia

What are the common names of Cousinia pseudactinia?

False thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia pseudactinia?

It is native to the Middle East and 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,

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