Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trachyphylla
ID:
37881

Status:
valid

Authors:
Juz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Trudy Tadzhikistansk. Bazy (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037210



Common Names

  • Cousinia Trachyphylla
  • Woolly Cousinia
  • Woolly Thistle


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Description

Cousinia trachyphylla (also called Cousinia trachyphylla, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in open areas, grasslands, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia trachyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control. It has been used in traditional medicine for treating a range of ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia trachyphylla is small and yellow with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a rosette of long, narrow, toothed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia trachyphylla is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. When sowing the seeds, they should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in well-draining soil.

Where to Find Cousinia trachyphylla

Cousinia trachyphylla can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands in Asia.

Cousinia trachyphylla FAQ

What are the common uses of Cousinia trachyphylla?

Cousinia trachyphylla is commonly used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb.

What is the optimal growing environment for Cousinia trachyphylla?

Cousinia trachyphylla prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia trachyphylla?

Cousinia trachyphylla is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky 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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