Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elymaitica
ID:
1318733

Status:
valid

Authors:
Attar, Mozaff. & Mirtadz.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Nova Biol. Reperta 5(3): 306, fig. 1. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331187



Common Names

  • Cousinia elymaitica
  • Elymaitica Cousinia
  • Elymaitica Hawkweed


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Description

Cousinia elymaitica (also called Elymaitian Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and West Asia. It has a stem that is up to 1 meter long and green leaves that are up to 4 cm long. It grows in sunny and dry habitats, such as steppes and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia elymaitica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia elymaitica has small, yellow flowers, which are borne in clusters of up to five. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia elymaitica is a perennial that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining potting mix and bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by division of the roots. The divisions should be planted in a potting mix that is slightly moist and kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Cousinia elymaitica

Cousinia elymaitica is native to Iran.

Cousinia elymaitica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia elymaitica?

Cousinia elymaitica

What is the common name of Cousinia elymaitica?

Elymaitica Cousinia

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia elymaitica?

It is found in dry, rocky habitats in 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

Valiolah Mozaffarian (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mozaff.' in the authors string.
Farideh Attar (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Attar' in the authors string.
Seied Mansour Mirtadzadini (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mirtadz.' in the authors string.