Cousinia nana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nana
ID:
18538
Status:
valid
Authors:
Attar, Ghahr. & Assadi
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 20(6): 698 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017867
Common Names
- Nana Cousinia
- Nana Hawkweed
- Nana Hawk's-beard
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cousinia nana (also called 'Dwarf Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia nana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cousinia nana is yellow with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedling has a basal rosette of leaves with a short taproot.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cousinia nana is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Cousinia nana
Cousinia nana can be found in the mountains of Iran and Afghanistan.
Cousinia nana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia nana?
Cousinia nana
What is the natural habitat of Cousinia nana?
It is found in the mountains of Iran and Afghanistan.
What are the uses of Cousinia nana?
It is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine and is also used as a fodder plant for livestock.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-117287: Based on the initial data import
Ahmad Ghahreman (1928-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghahr.' in the authors string.
Farideh Attar (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Attar' in the authors string.
Mostafa Assadi (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Assadi' in the authors string.