Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maracandica
ID:
18591

Status:
valid

Authors:
Juz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Trans. Rubb. & Guttap. Inst. Fasc. 4: 30. 1932 ; cf. Tschern. in Fl.Uzbekist. vi. 267 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017920



Common Names

  • Maracand Cousinia
  • Cousinia Maracandica
  • Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia maracandica (also called Maracand Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands, usually on calcareous soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia maracandica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia maracandica is a small, yellow flower with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia maracandica is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is also tolerant of a range of soil types and pH levels.

Where to Find Cousinia maracandica

Cousinia maracandica can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.

Cousinia maracandica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia maracandica?

Cousinia maracandica

What is the common name of Cousinia maracandica?

Maracandica

Where is Cousinia maracandica found?

Cousinia maracandica is found in Iran.

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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