Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curvibracteata
ID:
1320282

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mehregan

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 17(2): 144 (-145; fig. 5) (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332736



Common Names

  • Cousinia curvibracteata
  • Curvibracteata Cousinia
  • Curvibracteata Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia curvibracteata (also called 'Curvibracteate Cousinia', among many other common names) is an herb that is native to Iran. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas. It is found in the provinces of Khuzestan and Fars.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia curvibracteata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia curvibracteata is white in colour and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia curvibracteata is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have established, they can be transplanted into the garden. Division of the clumps can also be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Cousinia curvibracteata

Cousinia curvibracteata can be found in Iran.

Cousinia curvibracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia curvibracteata?

Cousinia curvibracteata

What type of plant is Cousinia curvibracteata?

Herb

Where is Cousinia curvibracteata found?

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

Iraj Mehregan (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mehregan' in the authors string.