Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Danish Sci. Invest. Iran 4: 25. 1945 ; in Koie, Beitr. Fl. Sudwest-Irans I
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137281
Common Names
- Cousinia khorramabadensis
- Khorramabad Thistle
- Khorramabad Cousinia
Synonyms
- Cousinia khorramabadensis khorramabadensis [unknown]
Description
Cousinia khorramabadensis (also called Khorramabad Cousinia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to Iran and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia khorramabadensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cousinia khorramabadensis var. purpurea Attar & Ghahr.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cousinia khorramabadensis is a small yellow or white flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia khorramabadensis is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Cousinia khorramabadensis
Cousinia khorramabadensis is native to Iran and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Cousinia khorramabadensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia khorramabadensis?
Cousinia khorramabadensis
What is the common name of Cousinia khorramabadensis?
Khorramabad Cousinia
What is the origin of Cousinia khorramabadensis?
Asia
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 factorovskyi,
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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,