Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elwendensis
ID:
54032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 28(2): 255 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000053361



Common Names

  • Cousinia
  • Kousinia
  • Koussinia


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Description

Cousinia elwendensis (also called Elwend's Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Iran. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with yellow ray florets. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia elwendensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in rock gardens. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia elwendensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia elwendensis is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Cousinia elwendensis

Cousinia elwendensis can be found in Iran and parts of Iraq.

Cousinia elwendensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia elwendensis?

Cousinia elwendensis

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia elwendensis?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

What is the flower color of Cousinia elwendensis?

The flowers are yellow.

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,