Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bobekii
ID:
11628

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 90: 238 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010957



Common Names

  • Bobek's Cousinia
  • Bobek's Aster
  • Bobek's Thistle


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Description

Cousinia bobekii (also called Bobek's Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and is native to Central Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia bobekii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia bobekii is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia bobekii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring. Division of clumps is also possible.

Where to Find Cousinia bobekii

Cousinia bobekii can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, including the Caucasus, the Himalayas, and the Tian Shan.

Cousinia bobekii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia bobekii?

Cousinia bobekii

What is the common name of Cousinia bobekii?

Cousinia bobekii

Where is Cousinia bobekii found?

Cousinia bobekii is found in the Middle East and 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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