Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decolorans
ID:
132008

Status:
valid

Authors:
Freyn & Sint.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 42: 206 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131337



Common Names

  • Cousinia decolorans
  • Cousinia
  • Decolorans


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Description

Cousinia decolorans (also called 'Decolorant cousinia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Middle East. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows up to 30 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia decolorans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia decolorans is a small, white flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia decolorans is an annual plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Cousinia decolorans

Cousinia decolorans can be found in the mountains of Iran and Turkey.

Cousinia decolorans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia decolorans?

Cousinia decolorans

What is the common name of Cousinia decolorans?

None

What is the family of Cousinia decolorans?

Asteraceae

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-92207: Based on the initial data import
Josef Franz Freyn (1845-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Freyn' in the authors string.
Paul Sintenis (1847-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sint.' in the authors string.