Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dimoana
ID:
82084

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kult.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Descr. Pl. Nov. Turkestan. : 79 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081413



Common Names

  • Dimo's Cousinia
  • Cousinia dimoana
  • Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia dimoana (also called Dimo's cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.5 m. It is native to the Caucasus region and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia dimoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia dimoana is a small, yellow flower head with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia dimoana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate drainage. Once the seedlings are established, transplant them to their permanent location. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and divide the roots into sections. Replant the sections in a sunny location and water them regularly.

Where to Find Cousinia dimoana

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

Cousinia dimoana FAQ

What is the growth rate of Cousinia dimoana?

Cousinia dimoana is a slow-growing plant with a growth rate of about 5-10 cm per year.

What type of soil does Cousinia dimoana prefer?

Cousinia dimoana prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5.

What is the best way to propagate Cousinia dimoana?

The best way to propagate Cousinia dimoana is by division or cuttings.

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,

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