Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Fedtsch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 10: 164 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000112048
Common Names
- Mindshelken's Cousinia
- Cousinia
- Mindshelken's Daisy
Description
Cousinia mindshelkensis (also called 'Mindshelkensis Cousinia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is found in the temperate regions of the Middle East. It grows in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia mindshelkensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cousinia mindshelkensis is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia mindshelkensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and salt spray. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Cousinia mindshelkensis
Cousinia mindshelkensis is native to the mountains of Iran.
Cousinia mindshelkensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia mindshelkensis?
Cousinia mindshelkensis
What is the common name of Cousinia mindshelkensis?
Mindshelken's knapweed
What are the uses of Cousinia mindshelkensis?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
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,