Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
firuzkuhensis
ID:
33210

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica : 111 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032539



Common Names

  • Cousinia Firuzkuhensis
  • Firuzkuhen's Cousinia
  • Firuzkuhen Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia firuzkuhensis (also called Firuzkuh's Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Iran. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate and have toothed margins. The flowers are yellow and have a single head of ray florets. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia firuzkuhensis has been used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia firuzkuhensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia firuzkuhensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Cousinia firuzkuhensis

Cousinia firuzkuhensis can be found in Iran.

Cousinia firuzkuhensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia firuzkuhensis?

Cousinia firuzkuhensis

What is the common name of Cousinia firuzkuhensis?

Firuzkuh's Cousinia

What is the distribution of Cousinia firuzkuhensis?

Found 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,

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