Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Winkl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada x. (1887) 91.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002175
Common Names
- Cousinia albertoregelia
- Albert's Cousinia
- Albert's Hawkweed
Description
Cousinia albertoregelia (also called Albert's Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Middle East. It has a basal rosette of leaves with toothed margins, and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry, open areas such as deserts, hillsides, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia albertoregelia is a plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries, but it also has many non-medical uses. It can be used as a natural dye for fabrics, as a food flavoring, and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in cosmetics and perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cousinia albertoregelia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia albertoregelia is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed.
Where to Find Cousinia albertoregelia
Cousinia albertoregelia can be found in the mountains of the Caucasus region.
Cousinia albertoregelia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia albertoregelia?
Cousinia albertoregelia
What is the common name of Cousinia albertoregelia?
Albert's Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Cousinia albertoregelia?
Mountainous regions of Europe
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,
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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,