Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptocampyla
ID:
11134

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 34(2): 179 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010463

Common Names

  • Caucasian Knapweed
  • Leptocampyla Knapweed
  • Caucasian Starthistle

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Description

Cousinia leptocampyla (also called slender-leaved thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a single stem with a few branches and grows up to 1 meter in height. The leaves are lanceolate and arranged in opposite pairs. The flowers are yellow and daisy-like. It grows in dry and sandy soils in open areas, such as grasslands and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia leptocampyla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia leptocampyla is a small yellow-green flower head, with a single yellow disc floret in the center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia leptocampyla is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.

Where to Find Cousinia leptocampyla

Cousinia leptocampyla is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Cousinia leptocampyla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia leptocampyla?

Cousinia leptocampyla

What type of plant is Cousinia leptocampyla?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia leptocampyla?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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,