Cousinia malacophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malacophylla
ID:
17368
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 90: 176 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016697
Common Names
- Malacophylla Cousinia
- Cousinia malacophylla
- Malacophylla's Cousinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cousinia malacophylla (also called hairy thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia malacophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, liver diseases, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cousinia malacophylla has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cousinia malacophylla is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial that is best propagated from seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil mix and should be planted in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize lightly during the growing season.
Where to Find Cousinia malacophylla
Cousinia malacophylla can be found in the Middle East, primarily in Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.
Cousinia malacophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia malacophylla?
Cousinia malacophylla
What type of plant is Cousinia malacophylla?
A flowering plant
Where is Cousinia malacophylla found?
It is found in the Caucasus region
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-116154: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.