Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm. & Gauba
Source:
gcc
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 36: 328 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078748
Common Names
- Cousinia keredjensis
- Keredjensis Cousinia
- Cousinia
Description
Cousinia keredjensis (also called Keredj Mountain Cousinia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Caucasus region. It grows in rocky, dry meadows and slopes, often at high altitudes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers arranged in a flat-topped inflorescence.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia keredjensis is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long blooming period and attracts butterflies and bees, making it a great addition to any garden. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cousinia keredjensis has small yellow flowers that are clustered together in a dense head. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem with small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia keredjensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Iran. It is easily propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in well-draining soil. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance and can tolerate dry conditions. It should be watered regularly during the summer months and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Cousinia keredjensis
Cousinia keredjensis is native to Iran and can be found in the provinces of Kerman and Yazd.
Cousinia keredjensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia keredjensis?
Cousinia keredjensis
What are the common names of Cousinia keredjensis?
Keredjensis cousinia, Keredjensis thistle
What is the growth habit of Cousinia keredjensis?
It is an upright, clump-forming perennial
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,
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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,