Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
niveocoronata
ID:
15851

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Jeffrey ex Grey-Wilson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 29(1): 50 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015180



Common Names

  • Cousinia niveocoronata
  • Snowy-crowned Cousinia
  • White-crowned Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia niveocoronata (also called White-crowned Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Iran and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia niveocoronata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia niveocoronata is a small, white, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia niveocoronata is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus Mountains. It is easily propagated from seed, and prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can also be propagated from cuttings or by division of existing plants. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures.

Where to Find Cousinia niveocoronata

Cousinia niveocoronata can be found in the mountains of Iran and Turkey.

Cousinia niveocoronata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia niveocoronata?

Cousinia niveocoronata

What is the family of Cousinia niveocoronata?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Cousinia niveocoronata?

Snowy-crowned Cousinia

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-114688: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Christopher Grey-Wilson (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grey-Wilson' in the authors string.