Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
woronowii
ID:
90891

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 63: 290 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090220



Common Names

  • Cousinia woronowii
  • Woronow's Cousinia
  • Woronow's Hawkweed


Searching for Cousinia woronowii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Cousinia woronowii (also called Woronow's thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Turkey. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has spiny, grey-green leaves. It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia woronowii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia woronowii is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small, black, and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

Searching for Cousinia woronowii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia woronowii is a perennial herb that is native to the Caucasus region. It can be grown from seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or summer. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer.

Where to Find Cousinia woronowii

Cousinia woronowii is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in parts of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

Cousinia woronowii FAQ

What are the light requirements of Cousinia woronowii?

Cousinia woronowii prefers full sun.

What is the ideal temperature range for Cousinia woronowii?

Cousinia woronowii prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

What is the ideal soil type for Cousinia woronowii?

Cousinia woronowii prefers well-draining, slightly alkaline soil.

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,