Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megalomastix
ID:
46240

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 90: 316 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045569

Common Names

  • Megalomastix
  • Cousinia megalomastix
  • Megalomastix Thistle

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Description

Cousinia megalomastix (also called Giant Cousinia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a prostrate habit and grows up to 30 cm in height. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia megalomastix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fevers and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia megalomastix is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia megalomastix is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in spring and summer.

Where to Find Cousinia megalomastix

Cousinia megalomastix can be found in the Middle East and Central Asia.

Cousinia megalomastix FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia megalomastix?

Cousinia megalomastix is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and Georgia.

What is the optimal soil type for Cousinia megalomastix?

Cousinia megalomastix prefers well-drained, loamy soils with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5.

How much sunlight does Cousinia megalomastix need?

Cousinia megalomastix prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial shade.

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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