Status:
valid
Authors:
Attar & Maroofi
Source:
ipni
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 16(2): 197 (-199; fig. 1) (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331786
Common Names
- Cousinia Iranshahriana
- Iranshahriana Daisy
- Cousinia Daisy
Description
Cousinia iranshahriana (also called Iranshahri Cousinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb with a woody base, and can grow up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Iran and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia iranshahriana is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and respiratory ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cousinia iranshahriana has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia iranshahriana is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in the spring in well-drained soil. The seedlings should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Cousinia iranshahriana
Cousinia iranshahriana can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.
Cousinia iranshahriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia iranshahriana?
Cousinia iranshahriana
What is the common name of Cousinia iranshahriana?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Cousinia iranshahriana?
Dry, rocky slopes in the Andes Mountains
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
Hossein Maroofi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maroofi' in the authors string.