Status:
valid
Authors:
Regel
Source:
gcc
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 40(II): 156 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119707
Common Names
- Cousinia xanthacantha
- Silver-Leafed Cousinia
- Silver-Leafed Hawkweed
Description
Cousinia xanthacantha (also called Yellow Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a tall, erect stem and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia xanthacantha has been used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for making baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cousinia xanthacantha is yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of about 3 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia xanthacantha is an evergreen shrub that is best propagated through cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and should be grown in a sunny location. It can be propagated through seeds, but this method is not recommended.
Where to Find Cousinia xanthacantha
Cousinia xanthacantha is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Eastern Europe. It can be found in rocky, mountainous areas and can be identified by its yellow-green flowers.
Cousinia xanthacantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia xanthacantha?
Cousinia xanthacantha
What is the common name of Cousinia xanthacantha?
Yellow-flowered thistle
What is the family of Cousinia xanthacantha?
Asteraceae
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,