Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tragacanthoides
ID:
23553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f. & Gilli

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. 8(2): 161 (1955).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022882



Common Names

  • Cousinia tragacanthoides
  • Gum Tragacanth
  • Goat's Thorn


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Synonyms

  • Tiarocarpus tragacanthoides (Rech.f. & Gilli) Rech.f. [unknown]

Description

Cousinia tragacanthoides (also called Tragacanth Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant with a woody base and a height of 0.5-2m. It is native to the Middle East and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia tragacanthoides is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, coughs, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia tragacanthoides is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia tragacanthoides is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division of clumps can also be done in the spring.

Where to Find Cousinia tragacanthoides

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

Cousinia tragacanthoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia tragacanthoides?

Cousinia tragacanthoides

What is the family of Cousinia tragacanthoides?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Cousinia tragacanthoides?

Iran

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

Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Alexander Gilli (1903-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilli' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:199389-1: Based on the initial data import