Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salangensis
ID:
80243

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. ciii. 288 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079572

Common Names

  • Salang Cousinia
  • Salang Thistle
  • Salang Hawkweed

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Description

Cousinia salangensis (also called Salang Cushion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils. It has small white or pink flowers with dense, hairy leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia salangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Cousinia salangensis flower is a yellow-orange, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia salangensis is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easily propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two to three months.

Where to Find Cousinia salangensis

Cousinia salangensis is native to the Himalayas and can be found in open grasslands and rocky slopes.

Cousinia salangensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia salangensis?

Cousinia salangensis

What is the family of Cousinia salangensis?

Asteraceae

Where is Cousinia salangensis found?

Central Asia

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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