Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
onopordioides
ID:
133395

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
in Eichw. Pl. Casp. Cauc. 40, t. 37.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132724



Common Names

  • Onopordioides Cousinia
  • Cousinia
  • Cousinia Onopordioides


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Description

Cousinia onopordioides (also called Onopordum onopordioides, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Iran. It has a thick, woody stem and grows up to 1.2 meters in height. It has large, spiny leaves and white or pinkish flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia onopordioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cousinia onopordioides are small, yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia onopordioides is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Cousinia onopordioides

Cousinia onopordioides is native to the Caucasus region, particularly in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.

Cousinia onopordioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia onopordioides?

Cousinia onopordioides

What is the common name of Cousinia onopordioides?

Onopordioid Cousinia

What is the family of Cousinia onopordioides?

Asteraceae

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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