Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
esfandiarii
ID:
61000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f. & Aellen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 57: 75 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060329



Common Names

  • Cousinia
  • Cousinia Esfandiarii
  • Esfandiar's Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia esfandiarii (also called Esfandiar's Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has small, yellow, daisy-like flower heads and a thick, fleshy taproot. It is found in dry, open grasslands and sagebrush steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia esfandiarii has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia esfandiarii has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia esfandiarii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It is drought tolerant and does not require much supplemental irrigation. It can be propagated from seed by sowing in the fall or spring. Division of the root crown can also be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Cousinia esfandiarii

Cousinia esfandiarii is native to Asia and can be found in Iran.

Cousinia esfandiarii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia esfandiarii?

Cousinia esfandiarii

What is the family of Cousinia esfandiarii?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Cousinia esfandiarii?

Cousinia esfandiarii is found in dry, rocky hillsides and in disturbed areas.

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-17386: Based on the initial data import
Paul Aellen (1896-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aellen' in the authors string.
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.