Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cataonica
ID:
23161

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hausskn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 483 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022490



Common Names

  • Cousinia Cataonica
  • Cousinia Cuneifolia
  • Cousinia Ciliata


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Description

Cousinia cataonica (also called Catanonia thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has a rosette of spiny leaves and produces yellow or white flowers. It is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia cataonica is an edible plant, often used in salads and soups. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia cataonica has small, yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia cataonica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a year.

Where to Find Cousinia cataonica

Cousinia cataonica is native to the Caucasus and can be found in dry, rocky slopes and meadows.

Cousinia cataonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia cataonica?

Cousinia cataonica

What is the common name of Cousinia cataonica?

Caucasian thistle

What is the habitat of Cousinia cataonica?

It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as mountain slopes and cliffs

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-121738: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.