Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
panjshirensis
ID:
17486

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 90: 128 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016815

Common Names

  • Cousinia panjshirensis
  • Panjshir Cousinia
  • Panjshir Knapweed

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Description

Cousinia panjshirensis (also called Cousinia panjshirica, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Afghanistan. It grows up to 1 m tall and has a basal rosette of pinnate leaves. Its flowers are yellow and clustered in umbels. It prefers sunny, dry habitats such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia panjshirensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia panjshirensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia panjshirensis is an evergreen perennial native to the Caucasus region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant. It does not require much care and is a low-maintenance plant.

Where to Find Cousinia panjshirensis

Cousinia panjshirensis is native to the mountains of Iran and can be found in the provinces of Kerman, Sistan and Baluchestan, and Yazd.

Cousinia panjshirensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia panjshirensis?

Cousinia panjshirensis

What is the common name of Cousinia panjshirensis?

Panjshir Cousinia

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia panjshirensis?

Cousinia panjshirensis is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes in Afghanistan.

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,

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