Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
23920

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Mey. ex DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 554 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023249



Common Names

  • Slender Cousinia
  • Slender Hawkweed
  • Slender Hawk's-beard


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Description

Cousinia tenuifolia (also called Slender-leaved Cushion-plant, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that is native to the alpine regions of Europe. It has a rosette of hairy leaves and yellow flower heads that bloom in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia tenuifolia is a species of flowering plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, cough, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia tenuifolia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 0.5 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia tenuifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in the fall for best results. The plant can also be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Cousinia tenuifolia

Cousinia tenuifolia is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and rocky slopes.

Cousinia tenuifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia tenuifolia?

Cousinia tenuifolia

What is the common name of Cousinia tenuifolia?

Slender-leaved thistle

What is the natural range of Cousinia tenuifolia?

Europe and North Africa

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-122471: Based on the initial data import
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.