Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
piptocephala
ID:
12676

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Gatt. Cous. : 26 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012005



Common Names

  • Cousinia piptocephala
  • Piptocephala Cousinia
  • Woolly Cousinia


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Synonyms

  • Arctium piptocephalum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cousinia piptocephala (also called 'Kopet Dagh Thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody rootstock. It is native to the Kopet Dagh mountains of Iran and Turkmenistan and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia piptocephala is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiviral properties. It is also used to treat skin diseases, fever, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Cousinia piptocephala has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia piptocephala is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be propagated by seed, but the seed should be sown in the fall for best results.

Where to Find Cousinia piptocephala

Cousinia piptocephala is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Cousinia piptocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia piptocephala?

Cousinia piptocephala

What is the common name of Cousinia piptocephala?

Piptocephala thistle

What is the habitat of Cousinia piptocephala?

It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

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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