Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
31373

Status:
valid

Authors:
Freyn & Sint.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 42: 204 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030702



Common Names

  • Cousinia bicolor
  • Bicolor Cousinia
  • Two-colored Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia bicolor (also called ‘bicolor thistle’, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central Asia. It typically grows to a height of 30-90 cm and has a stem diameter of up to 5 mm. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and lanceolate in shape. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia bicolor is a perennial plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes as a decorative element. It has a yellow flower that blooms in the summer and is attractive to pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia bicolor has white and yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia bicolor is a perennial herb that is native to the Caucasus and Iran. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. The plants can also be propagated by division in spring.

Where to Find Cousinia bicolor

Cousinia bicolor can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Cousinia bicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia bicolor?

Cousinia bicolor

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia bicolor?

It is found in dry, open woods and rocky slopes in the Caucasus region.

What is the blooming season of Cousinia bicolor?

It blooms from June to August.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-129683: Based on the initial data import
Josef Franz Freyn (1845-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Freyn' in the authors string.
Paul Sintenis (1847-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sint.' in the authors string.