Status:
valid
Authors:
Attar, Assadi & Ghahr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Pakistan J. Bot. 32(2): 293 (2000) (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095918
Common Names
- Cousinia mozaffarianii
- Mozaffarian's Cousinia
- Mozaffarian Cousinia
Description
Cousinia mozaffarianii (also called Mozaffarian's Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Iran. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia mozaffarianii is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, such as indigestion and constipation. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. Additionally, its flowers can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cousinia mozaffarianii has yellow flowers with a black center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia mozaffarianii is an evergreen perennial that is native to Iran. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Cousinia mozaffarianii
Cousinia mozaffarianii is native to Iran and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is most commonly found in the provinces of Kerman, Sistan and Baluchestan, and Khorasan.
Cousinia mozaffarianii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia mozaffarianii?
Cousinia mozaffarianii
What is the natural habitat of Cousinia mozaffarianii?
Cousinia mozaffarianii is native to the mountains of Iran.
What is the flower color of Cousinia mozaffarianii?
The flowers of Cousinia mozaffarianii are usually yellow or white.
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,