Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aligudarzensis
ID:
1033725

Status:
valid

Authors:
Attar & Ghahr.

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Novon 17(2): 145 (-147; fig. 1) (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033063



Common Names

  • Aligudarz Cousinia
  • Aligudarz Hawkweed
  • Aligudarz Hawk's-beard


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Description

Cousinia aligudarzensis (also called Aligudarz Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Iran. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia aligudarzensis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally, as it has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia aligudarzensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia aligudarzensis is a drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Cousinia aligudarzensis

Cousinia aligudarzensis can be found in the Aligudarz region of Iran.

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

Ahmad Ghahreman (1928-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghahr.' in the authors string.
Farideh Attar (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Attar' in the authors string.