Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hamadanensis
ID:
70878

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 139a: 142 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070207



Common Names

  • Cousinia Hamadanensis
  • Hamadanensis Hawkweed
  • Hamadanensis Thistle


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Description

Cousinia hamadanensis (also called Hamadan Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Iran, Iraq, and Turkey. It grows in rocky and dry habitats, and has a thick, woody stem with spiny leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia hamadanensis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has also been used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia hamadanensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a diameter of 1.5-2 cm. The seeds are small, oblong and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia hamadanensis is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. Pruning is recommended to maintain a compact shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Cousinia hamadanensis

Cousinia hamadanensis is native to the Hamadan region of Iran. It can be found in the wild in the Hamadan region and in some nurseries.

Cousinia hamadanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia hamadanensis?

Cousinia hamadanensis

What is the common name of Cousinia hamadanensis?

Hamadan thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia hamadanensis?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Middle East.

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,

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