Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm. & Rech.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 48: 137 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023602
Common Names
- Cousinia rhabdodes
- Rhabdodes Cousinia
- Rhabdodes Knapweed
Description
Cousinia rhabdodes (also called woolly thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus. It has purple, thistle-like flowers and large, woolly leaves. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is typically found in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia rhabdodes is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cousinia rhabdodes is a yellow flower with five petals. The seed is small and black with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia rhabdodes is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and will tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Cousinia rhabdodes
Cousinia rhabdodes is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey.
Cousinia rhabdodes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia rhabdodes?
Cousinia rhabdodes
What is the common name of Cousinia rhabdodes?
Rhabdodes Thistle
What is the natural habitat of Cousinia rhabdodes?
Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrubland
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,