Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trachylepis
ID:
69592

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Gatt. Cous. : 22 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068921



Common Names

  • Cousinia trachylepis
  • Woolly Cousinia
  • Woolly-headed Cousinia


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Synonyms

  • Cousinia meyameyensis meyameyensis [unknown]
  • Cousinia masandarana Bornm. [unknown]
  • Arctium trachylepsis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cousinia meyameyensis Parsa [unknown]

Description

Cousinia trachylepis (also called Large-leaved Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base and a single stem. It has small, white flowers and is native to the Caucasus mountains in Europe. It is found in open grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia trachylepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia trachylepis has small yellow flowers with a single pistil and five stamens. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves at the base.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia trachylepis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or division of the rootstock. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Cousinia trachylepis

Cousinia trachylepis is found in the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran.

Cousinia trachylepis FAQ

What are the common uses of Cousinia trachylepis?

Cousinia trachylepis is commonly used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

What is the optimal growing environment for Cousinia trachylepis?

Cousinia trachylepis prefers a warm, sunny environment with well-draining soil.

What are the main characteristics of Cousinia trachylepis?

Cousinia trachylepis is a perennial shrub with small, white flowers and dark green leaves.

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-25765: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.