Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocephala
ID:
15790

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Mey.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Verz. Pfl. Casp. Meer. : 231 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015119

Common Names

  • Large-headed Cousinia
  • Macrocephala Cousinia
  • Large-headed Knapweed

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Description

Cousinia macrocephala (also called Large-headed Thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant with purple flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to the Caucasus and Central Asia, and is found in grassy meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia macrocephala is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia macrocephala is yellow and daisy-like with a dark center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, dark green and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia macrocephala is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings in the summer. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Cousinia macrocephala

Cousinia macrocephala is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Europe and western Asia. It can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.

Cousinia macrocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia macrocephala?

Cousinia macrocephala

What is the common name of Cousinia macrocephala?

Large-headed Cousinia

What is the family of Cousinia macrocephala?

Asteraceae

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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