Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lurestanica
ID:
1319263

Status:
valid

Authors:
Attar & Djavadi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 16(1): 153 (-154; fig. 7) (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331717



Common Names

  • Cousinia lurestanica
  • Lurestanica Cousinia
  • Cousinia lurestani


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Description

Cousinia lurestanica (also called 'Lurestan Cousinia', among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 30cm tall. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Iran and is commonly found in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia lurestanica is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia lurestanica has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia lurestanica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate some drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Cousinia lurestanica

Cousinia lurestanica is native to Iran and can be found in the northern and western parts of the country.

Cousinia lurestanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia lurestanica?

Cousinia lurestanica

What are the common names of Cousinia lurestanica?

Lurestan Cousinia

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia lurestanica?

Dry bushland and open woodlands

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

Farideh Attar (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Attar' in the authors string.
Seyyedeh Bahereh Djavadi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Djavadi' in the authors string.