Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maassoumii
ID:
1319159

Status:
valid

Authors:
Assadi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 15(1): 40 (-42; fig. 3, map) (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331613



Common Names

  • Maassoum's Cousinia
  • Maassoum's Thistle
  • Maassoum's Cotton Thistle


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Description

Cousinia maassoumii (also called Maassoum Cousinia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Iran. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia maassoumii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia maassoumii has a yellow flower with a white center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia maassoumii is a perennial herb that is native to the Middle East. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring and divisions should be done in the fall.

Where to Find Cousinia maassoumii

Cousinia maassoumii can be found in Iran.

Cousinia maassoumii FAQ

What type of plant is Cousinia maassoumii?

Cousinia maassoumii is a flowering plant.

What is the scientific name of Cousinia maassoumii?

The scientific name of Cousinia maassoumii is Cousinia maassoumii.

Where is Cousinia maassoumii found?

Cousinia maassoumii is found in Iran.

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

Mostafa Assadi (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Assadi' in the authors string.