Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetanocephala
ID:
47046

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm. & Gauba

Source:
gcc

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Mitth. Thüring. Bot. Vereins : n.° f., xlvii. 119 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046375



Common Names

  • Tetanocephala
  • Cousinia
  • Tetanocephalus


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Description

Cousinia tetanocephala (also called Spiny-headed Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces small yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and on rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia tetanocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia tetanocephala is a yellow, daisy-like flower head with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small, dark green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia tetanocephala can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny spot and watered regularly.

Where to Find Cousinia tetanocephala

Cousinia tetanocephala is found in the mountains of Iran and Afghanistan.

Cousinia tetanocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia tetanocephala?

Cousinia tetanocephala

What type of plant is Cousinia tetanocephala?

It is an annual herb.

Where is Cousinia tetanocephala found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region.

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-144844: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
Erwin Gauba (1891-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gauba' in the authors string.