Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scheibeana
ID:
122250

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 108: 43 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121579



Common Names

  • Cousinia scheibeana
  • Scheibe's Cousinia
  • Scheibe's Hawkweed


Searching for Cousinia scheibeana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Cousinia scheibeana (also called Scheibe's Cousinia, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in rocky and dry habitats, and has a compact, branched habit. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia scheibeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia scheibeana is a yellow daisy-like flower with a central disc of small, tubular florets surrounded by a ring of larger, spiny bracts. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and spindly with a single, long stem and a tuft of leaves at the top.

Searching for Cousinia scheibeana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia scheibeana is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Cousinia scheibeana

Cousinia scheibeana is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in the countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

Cousinia scheibeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia scheibeana?

Cousinia scheibeana

What is the common name of Cousinia scheibeana?

Scheibe's Cousinia

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia scheibeana?

Dry, rocky slopes and open grasslands

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,