Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arenaria
ID:
10513

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Gatt. Cous. : 29 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009842

Common Names

  • Cousinia arenaria
  • Sandy Cousinia
  • Sandy False Foxglove

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Synonyms

  • Arctium arenarium Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cousinia arenaria (also called 'Sand Thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes. The plant has short, hairy stems and small, narrow leaves. It produces small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia arenaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia arenaria is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia arenaria is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, including clay, loam, and sand. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°F (-34°C).

Where to Find Cousinia arenaria

Cousinia arenaria can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Cousinia arenaria FAQ

What are the common names of Cousinia arenaria?

Cousinia arenaria is commonly known as the Sand Hawkweed.

What is the growth habit of Cousinia arenaria?

Cousinia arenaria is an upright, clump-forming perennial.

What is the optimal growing environment for Cousinia arenaria?

Cousinia arenaria prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

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,

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