Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
concinna
ID:
96300

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hausskn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 513 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095629



Common Names

  • Cousinia Concinna
  • Caucasian Thistle
  • Concinna Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Arctium concinnum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cousinia concinna (also called 'Shaggy-headed Thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves with spiny margins and yellow flower heads. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia concinna is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used in salads and as a vegetable. It also has medicinal properties, and is used to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cousinia concinna are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia concinna is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. Deadheading spent flowers will help to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Cousinia concinna

Cousinia concinna can be found in the mountains of the Middle East, particularly in Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.

Cousinia concinna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia concinna?

Cousinia concinna

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia concinna?

Cousinia concinna is native to the Middle East and Central Asia.

What are the uses of Cousinia concinna?

Cousinia concinna is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach pain.

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-51808: 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.