Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gigantoptera
ID:
30216

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f. & Podlech

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 142(1-2): 2 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029545



Common Names

  • Giant-winged Thistle
  • Giant-winged Cousinia
  • Cousinia Gigantoptera


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Description

Cousinia gigantoptera (also called Giant-winged Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia gigantoptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, respiratory problems, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia gigantoptera is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia gigantoptera is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus region. It can be grown from seed or cuttings and prefers a well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation from cuttings is the most successful method, as the plant can be slow to germinate from seed. It is also important to ensure that the soil is kept moist during the growing season.

Where to Find Cousinia gigantoptera

Cousinia gigantoptera is native to Central Asia and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It is particularly common in the Altai Mountains of Kazakhstan.

Cousinia gigantoptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia gigantoptera?

Cousinia gigantoptera

What is the common name of Cousinia gigantoptera?

Giant-winged Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia gigantoptera?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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-128551: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Dietrich Podlech (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podlech' in the authors string.