Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
unaiensis
ID:
76823

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 90: 136 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076152



Common Names

  • Unai Cousinia
  • Unai Hawkweed
  • Unai Thistle


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Description

Cousinia unaiensis (also called 'Una's Cousinia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single yellow flower head. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia unaiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat gastrointestinal disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia unaiensis is a yellow, composite flower head, with a single row of yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, black and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia unaiensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is hardy in USDA zones 5-9.

Where to Find Cousinia unaiensis

Cousinia unaiensis is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and Georgia. It can be found in mountainous grasslands and meadows.

Cousinia unaiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia unaiensis?

Cousinia unaiensis

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia unaiensis?

It is native to the Middle East.

What are the uses of Cousinia unaiensis?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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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