Cousinia bonvaleti - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bonvaleti
ID:
31948
Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 6, 16: 320 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031277
Common Names
- Cousinia
- Bonvalet's Thistle
- Bonvalet's Hawkweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cousinia bonvaleti (also called Bonvalet's thistle, among many other common names) is a biennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny, and rocky habitats, and has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with a yellow disc and purple ray florets.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia bonvaleti has been used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cousinia bonvaleti has small, yellow flowers that form a flat-topped cluster. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of white hairs at one end. The seedlings have a basal rosette of finely divided leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cousinia bonvaleti is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for best results.
Where to Find Cousinia bonvaleti
Cousinia bonvaleti is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in meadows and rocky slopes.
Cousinia bonvaleti FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia bonvaleti?
Cousinia bonvaleti
What is the common name of Cousinia bonvaleti?
Bonvalet's Cousinia
Where is Cousinia bonvaleti found?
It is found in Turkey and the Caucasus
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-130242: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.