Status:
valid
Authors:
Hub.-Mor.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 32(1): 51 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094686
Common Names
- Cousinia euphratica
- Euphrates Cousinia
- Euphrates' Cousinia
Description
Cousinia euphratica (also called Euphrates Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Middle East. It has yellow flowers and is found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in coastal areas and in the mountains.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia euphratica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cousinia euphratica is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedling is thin, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia euphratica is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It is typically grown from seed, and can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought conditions. It is best grown in areas with mild winters and hot summers.
Where to Find Cousinia euphratica
Cousinia euphratica can be found in the Middle East, from Iraq to the Arabian Peninsula.
Cousinia euphratica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia euphratica?
Cousinia euphratica
What type of plant is Cousinia euphratica?
Herb
Where is Cousinia euphratica found?
Middle East
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,