Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypoleuca
ID:
2677

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 10: 103 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002006

Common Names

  • Cousinia hypoleuca
  • White-leaved Cousinia
  • White-flowered Cousinia

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Synonyms

  • Cousinia tafreshensis Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Cousinia assasinorum Bornm. [unknown]

Description

Cousinia hypoleuca (also called 'Caucasian thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a thick, woody stem and its leaves are spiny and lanceolate. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as steppes and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia hypoleuca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and astringent properties and is used to treat wounds, cuts, and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia hypoleuca is yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia hypoleuca is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Cousinia hypoleuca

Cousinia hypoleuca is native to Iran and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Cousinia hypoleuca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia hypoleuca?

Cousinia hypoleuca

What is the common name of Cousinia hypoleuca?

White-flowered Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia hypoleuca?

It is found in dry, open woods and fields in the eastern United States and Canada.

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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