Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schistosa
ID:
138439

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f. & Edelb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137768



Common Names

  • Cousinia schistosa
  • Schistose Cousinia
  • Schist Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia schistosa (also called Schistose Cousinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a single stem and a rosette of leaves. It is native to the Middle East. It is found in dry, rocky slopes, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia schistosa has yellow flowers with a yellow center and a diameter of 1/4 inch. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia schistosa is a perennial that is native to the Middle East. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate spacing. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The plant should be cut back after flowering to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Cousinia schistosa

Cousinia schistosa can be found in the Caucasus region, in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.

Cousinia schistosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia schistosa?

Cousinia schistosa

What is the common name of Cousinia schistosa?

Schistose thistle

What type of plant is Cousinia schistosa?

Herbaceous perennial

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-98438: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Lennart Edelberg (1915-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edelb.' in the authors string.