Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turkestanica
ID:
69106

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Regel) Juz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Trudy Inst. Kauch. Guttap. 4: 35 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068435



Common Names

  • Cousinia turkestanica
  • Turkestan Cousinia
  • Turkestan's Cousinia


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Synonyms

  • Cousinia decurrens turkestanica Regel [unknown]

Description

Cousinia turkestanica (also called Turkestan thistle, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with a basal rosette of spiny leaves and a single, branched stem. It is native to Central Asia and the Caucasus and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia turkestanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin problems, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia turkestanica is yellow with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia turkestanica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil, but is also drought tolerant. It is best grown in a sheltered spot, as it can be damaged by strong winds.

Where to Find Cousinia turkestanica

Cousinia turkestanica is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Cousinia turkestanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia turkestanica?

Cousinia turkestanica

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia turkestanica?

It is native to the mountains of Central Asia.

What is the average height of Cousinia turkestanica?

It is typically around 1.5 meters tall.

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-25286: Based on the initial data import
Sergéi Yuzepchuk (1893-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juz.' in the authors string.
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.