Cousinia thomsonii
Thomson thistle
Cousinia thomsonii, commonly known as a rare medicinal shrub, is a distinctive botanical species valued for its therapeutic potential. Found in specific highland ecosystems, this plant contains unique phytochemical properties. Researchers study its bioactive compounds to explore new applications in traditional medicine and modern pharmacological treatments for various ailments.
- Scientific name: Cousinia thomsonii
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Cousinia thomsonii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is situated within the genus Cousinia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cousinia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cousinia thomsonii, is referred to by several different names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly called the Thomson thistle, while in Chinese, its names vary by region and character usage; it is identified as 毛苞刺头菊 (zh), 毛苞刺头菊 (zh-cn), and 毛苞刺頭菊 (zh-tw), as well as 棉刺头菊 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 毛苞刺头菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 毛苞刺头菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 毛苞刺頭菊 | Wikidata |
| en | Thomson thistle | Wikidata |
| zh | 棉刺头菊 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In Western Asia, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Afghanistan. Moving eastward, it can be found growing in the high-altitude terrains of Tibet in China. Within the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented in both Nepal and Pakistan. Finally, its range extends across the rugged landscapes of the West Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cousinia thomsonii has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ascorbic acid, dotriacontane, n-hexadecanoic acid, oleate, stigmast-5-en-3-ol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ascorbic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dotriacontane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-hexadecanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmast-5-en-3-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cousinia thomsonii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cousinia thomsonii has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include arthritis, cancer, inflammation, oxidative stress, spondylitis.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spondylitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type 2 diabetes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |