Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
azerbaidjanica
ID:
1042694

Status:
valid

Authors:
Djavadi, Attar & Najafi

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 13(1): 44 (-45; fig. 1) (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042032



Common Names

  • Cousinia azerbaidjanica
  • Azerbaidjanica Cousinia
  • Azerbaijani Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia azerbaidjanica (also called Azeri cousinia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Caucasus region. It has basal rosettes of hairy, spoon-shaped leaves and yellow flower heads. It prefers dry, sunny habitats, such as prairies, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia azerbaidjanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a high nutritional value and is used as a food source in some cultures. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia azerbaidjanica has yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia azerbaidjanica is a small, perennial herb that can be grown from seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and can tolerate light frosts. Propagation is best achieved by sowing the seeds in spring in a seed raising mix. Germination usually takes around two weeks.

Where to Find Cousinia azerbaidjanica

Cousinia azerbaidjanica can be found in Azerbaijan, Iran, and Turkey.

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

Farideh Attar (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Attar' in the authors string.
Seyyedeh Bahereh Djavadi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Djavadi' in the authors string.
Z. Najafi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Najafi' in the authors string.