Status:
valid
Authors:
Kult.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Descr. Pl. Nov. Turkestan. : 78 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046466
Common Names
- Sprygin's Cousinia
- Cousinia
- Sprygin's
Description
Cousinia spryginii (also called Sprygin's Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a woody stem and spiny leaves. It is native to the Caucasus and is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia spryginii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cousinia spryginii is a yellow daisy-like flower with a black center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia spryginii is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to sow the seeds in early spring and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. The plant should be thinned out to prevent overcrowding.
Where to Find Cousinia spryginii
Cousinia spryginii can be found in temperate regions of Europe, including France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Cousinia spryginii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia spryginii?
Cousinia spryginii
What is the natural habitat of Cousinia spryginii?
Mountain slopes and meadows in the Caucasus region
What is the flowering period of Cousinia spryginii?
June to July
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,