Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cirsioides
ID:
13633

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Balansa

Source:
gcc

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 6: 117 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012962



Common Names

  • Cousinia cirsioides
  • Cirsioid Cousinia
  • Cirsium Cousinia


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Synonyms

  • Arctium cirsiodes Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cousinia cirsioides (also called Woolly Cousinia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and inhabits grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia cirsioides has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation. It has also been used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia cirsioides is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oblong capsule. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia cirsioides is an annual herb that is native to South America. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cousinia cirsioides

Cousinia cirsioides is found in the Caucasus, as well as in Turkey, Iran, and Iraq.

Cousinia cirsioides FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia cirsioides?

Cousinia cirsioides is native to the Caucasus region, including parts of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

What type of soil does Cousinia cirsioides prefer?

Cousinia cirsioides prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

How much sun does Cousinia cirsioides need?

Cousinia cirsioides prefers full sun.

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-112543: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.