Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grantii
ID:
24626

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 90: 245 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023955



Common Names

  • Cousinia Grantii
  • Grant's Cousinia
  • Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia grantii (also called Grant's Cousinia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with a woody base and a single stem that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the Caucasus Mountains in Eurasia and is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia grantii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a hedge plant, and as a cut flower. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia grantii is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia grantii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Deadheading the flowers will help to promote more blooms. It is also beneficial to cut back the plant in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Cousinia grantii

Cousinia grantii is found in Central Asia.

Cousinia grantii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia grantii?

Cousinia grantii

What is the common name of Cousinia grantii?

Grant's Cousinia

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia grantii?

Alpine meadows and grassy slopes

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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