Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xanthothyrsa
ID:
120289

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f. & Gilli

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. 8(2): 165 (1955).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119618



Common Names

  • Cousinia xanthothyrsa
  • Xanthothyrsa Cousinia
  • Xanthothyrsa


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Description

Cousinia xanthothyrsa (also called Yellow-Bristled Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes, and has yellow flowers and narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia xanthothyrsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia xanthothyrsa is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia xanthothyrsa is an evergreen perennial herb that is native to Iran. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Cousinia xanthothyrsa

Cousinia xanthothyrsa can be found in dry, sandy, or gravelly soils in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Cousinia xanthothyrsa FAQ

What type of plant is Cousinia xanthothyrsa?

Cousinia xanthothyrsa is a perennial herb in the sunflower family.

Where does Cousinia xanthothyrsa grow?

Cousinia xanthothyrsa is native to the Caucasus region.

What is the growth habit of Cousinia xanthothyrsa?

Cousinia xanthothyrsa is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall.

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-80908: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Alexander Gilli (1903-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilli' in the authors string.