Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carduncelloidea
ID:
31304

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel & Schmalh.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
in Pl. Nov. Fedsch. 50.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030633



Common Names

  • Cardoon Thistle
  • Cousinia
  • Carduncelloidea


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Synonyms

  • Cousinia carduncellus Regel & Schmalh. ex O.Fedtsch. & B.Fedtsch. [unknown]
  • Cousinia carduncelloidea carduncelloidea [unknown]
  • Cousinia sonchifolia (Bornm.) Bornm. [unknown]
  • Arctium carduncellodeum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cousinia carduncelloidea (also called Cardoon Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of about 1 meter and has yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas and can tolerate a variety of soil types.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia carduncelloidea is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia carduncelloidea is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia carduncelloidea is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in sunny, dry areas. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny, well-drained position. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny position.

Where to Find Cousinia carduncelloidea

Cousinia carduncelloidea is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Cousinia carduncelloidea FAQ

What is the common name of Cousinia carduncelloidea?

Cardoon Thistle

What is the native range of Cousinia carduncelloidea?

Central Asia

What is the growth habit of Cousinia carduncelloidea?

It is a biennial herb with a rosette growth habit

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-129616: 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.