Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bungeana
ID:
43753

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel & Schmalh.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada vi. (1879) 318.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043082



Common Names

  • Cousinia Bungeana
  • Bungeana Hawkweed
  • Caucasian Hawkweed


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Description

Cousinia bungeana (also called Bunge's thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central Asia and the Himalayas, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. Its leaves are deeply lobed and its flowers are yellow-green.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia bungeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems. It is also used as a food flavoring agent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia bungeana is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia bungeana is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps in early spring.

Where to Find Cousinia bungeana

Cousinia bungeana is native to Central Asia and can be found in rocky, mountainous areas.

Cousinia bungeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia bungeana?

Cousinia bungeana

What type of plant is Cousinia bungeana?

It is an herb

Where is Cousinia bungeana found?

It is found in Iran

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-141676: Based on the initial data import
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Johannes Theodor Schmalhausen (1849-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schmalh.' in the authors string.