Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balchanica
ID:
23741

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tscherneva

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 30: 153 (1996) (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023070



Common Names

  • Balchan's Cousinia
  • Balchan's Hawkweed
  • Balchan's Hawk's-Beard


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Description

Cousinia balchanica (also called Balchan's Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that has a rosette of leaves and a long stem. It is native to the Caucasus and is found in open grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia balchanica is a perennial flowering plant that is commonly used as an ornamental in gardens. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects, as well as to provide ground cover and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia balchanica is a small, yellow-green flower head with a white center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia balchanica is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Caucasus region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cousinia balchanica

Cousinia balchanica is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in dry, rocky soils in alpine and subalpine habitats.

Cousinia balchanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia balchanica?

Cousinia balchanica

What type of plant is Cousinia balchanica?

Cousinia balchanica is an herbaceous perennial.

Where is Cousinia balchanica found?

Cousinia balchanica is found in Iran and Afghanistan.

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-122299: Based on the initial data import
Olga Cherneva (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tscherneva' in the authors string.