Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acanthostephana
ID:
94014

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 90: 186 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093343



Common Names

  • Caucasian Thistle
  • Caucasian Knapweed
  • Acanthostephana


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Description

Cousinia acanthostephana (also called spiny-headed thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has purple flowers and is native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia acanthostephana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and headaches. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Cousinia acanthostephana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are covered in white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia acanthostephana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Cousinia acanthostephana

Cousinia acanthostephana is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas, open woodlands, and along roadsides. It is found in states from California to Texas.

Cousinia acanthostephana FAQ

What are the common names of Cousinia acanthostephana?

Common names of Cousinia acanthostephana include woolly thistle and woolly-headed thistle.

What is the growth habit of Cousinia acanthostephana?

Cousinia acanthostephana is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height.

What is the native range of Cousinia acanthostephana?

Cousinia acanthostephana is native to Central Asia.

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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