Status:
valid
Authors:
Kult.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Trudy Sredne-Aziatsk. Gosud. Univ., Ser. 8b, Bot. 6: 22 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019842
Common Names
- Rhodantha Cousinia
- Rhodantha Daisy
- Rhodantha Thistle
Description
Cousinia rhodantha (also called Rhodanthe, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with pink flowers and a deep taproot. It is native to the Middle East, and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia rhodantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas and infusions. It has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cousinia rhodantha is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are thin and have a rosette shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia rhodantha is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. The plants should be spaced about 8-10 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Cousinia rhodantha
Cousinia rhodantha can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Cousinia rhodantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia rhodantha?
Cousinia rhodantha
What is the common name of Cousinia rhodantha?
Crimson Star
What is the natural habitat of Cousinia rhodantha?
Grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes
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,