Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
darwasica
ID:
16714

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Winkl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada xii. (1892) 249.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016043

Common Names

  • Darwasica Cousinia
  • Cousinia Darwasica
  • Darwasica

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Description

Cousinia darwasica (also called 'Darwas thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia, found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem with small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia darwasica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant for treating colds and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia darwasica has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia darwasica is a perennial herb native to the steppes of Central Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, the seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Cousinia darwasica

Cousinia darwasica is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open areas.

Cousinia darwasica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia darwasica?

Cousinia darwasica

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia darwasica?

It is native to the mountains of Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to Afghanistan.

What is the flower color of Cousinia darwasica?

The flowers of Cousinia darwasica are yellow or white.

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-11552: Based on the initial data import
Constantin Winkler (1848-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Winkl.' in the authors string.