Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scleracantha
ID:
88262

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kult.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Uzbekistansk. Fil. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 17: 104 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087591



Common Names

  • Cousinia Scleracantha
  • Woolly-stemmed Cousinia
  • Woolly-stemmed Hawkweed


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Description

Cousinia scleracantha (also called 'Woolly Thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has white or pink flowers that bloom in the summer and long, narrow leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia scleracantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and is believed to have medicinal properties that can help treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Cousinia scleracantha has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia scleracantha is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but avoid overwatering. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Cousinia scleracantha

Cousinia scleracantha can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.

Cousinia scleracantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia scleracantha?

Cousinia scleracantha

What is the common name of Cousinia scleracantha?

Scleracantha

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia scleracantha?

It is found in the mountains of 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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