Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stereolepis
ID:
44715

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044044



Common Names

  • Cousinia stereolepis
  • Stereolepis Knapweed
  • Alpine Knapweed


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Description

Cousinia stereolepis (also called Starry-leaved Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate, with a serrated margin and a white underside. It grows in meadows and steppes, at altitudes of up to 2500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia stereolepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia stereolepis is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small and black in color. The seedling is a small rosette with a single stem and lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia stereolepis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to sow the seeds in early spring and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Once established, it requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Cousinia stereolepis

Cousinia stereolepis is native to the Caucasus and can be found in rocky slopes and grasslands.

Cousinia stereolepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia stereolepis?

Cousinia stereolepis

What is the common name of Cousinia stereolepis?

Stereolepis Hawkweed

What is the habitat of Cousinia stereolepis?

Cousinia stereolepis is found in rocky places, cliffs, and walls

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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