Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baluchistanica
ID:
17104

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 125: 53 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016433



Common Names

  • Baluchistan Cousinia
  • Baluchistan Thistle
  • Baluchistan Star-thistle


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Description

Cousinia baluchistanica (also called 'Baluchistan thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Iran and Pakistan. It has spiny, pinnately-lobed leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia baluchistanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, skin infections, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia baluchistanica has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia baluchistanica is a perennial herb native to the Middle East. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse.

Where to Find Cousinia baluchistanica

Cousinia baluchistanica is native to the Baluchistan region of Pakistan and can be found in the wild in the mountainous areas of the region.

Cousinia baluchistanica FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Cousinia baluchistanica?

Cousinia baluchistanica prefers well-drained, acidic soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5.

What is the ideal temperature for Cousinia baluchistanica?

Cousinia baluchistanica prefers temperatures between 10 and 25 degrees Celsius.

How much sunlight does Cousinia baluchistanica need?

Cousinia baluchistanica prefers partial shade or filtered sunlight.

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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