Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhabdodes
ID:
24273

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-122801: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.