Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
talassica
ID:
52408

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kult.) Juz. ex Tschern.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 27: 154 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051737



Common Names

  • Talas Cousinia
  • Talas Hawkweed
  • Talas Plume Thistle


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Description

Cousinia talassica (also called Talas cousinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central Asia. It has white-green flowers and grows in wet mountain forests. It is found in the mountains of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia talassica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia talassica is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia talassica is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It is best grown in well-drained, loamy soil in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Cousinia talassica

Cousinia talassica is native to the Talas Valley in Central Asia. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, and is most common in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan.

Cousinia talassica FAQ

What type of plant is Cousinia talassica?

Cousinia talassica is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Cousinia talassica found?

Cousinia talassica is found in Central Asia.

What are the characteristics of Cousinia talassica?

Cousinia talassica is an annual herb with yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

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-15029: Based on the initial data import
Sergéi Yuzepchuk (1893-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juz.' in the authors string.
Mikhail Vasilyevich Kultiasov (1891-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kult.' in the authors string.
S.S. Tschernetzkaja: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tschern.' in the authors string.