Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ghorana
ID:
18464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. ci. 346 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017793



Common Names

  • Cousinia ghorana
  • Ghor Cousinia
  • Ghor's Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia ghorana (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to the Andes of Ecuador and Peru and usually grows in high-altitude grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia ghorana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia ghorana is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, yellow, daisy-like flower at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia ghorana is a hardy perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation can be done by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Cousinia ghorana

Cousinia ghorana is native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Cousinia ghorana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia ghorana?

Cousinia ghorana

What is the common name of Cousinia ghorana?

Ghor's Hawkweed

What type of plant is Cousinia ghorana?

Perennial herb

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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