Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parsana
ID:
120452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ghahr., Iranshahr & Attar

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 8(1): 16 (1999) (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119781



Common Names

  • Parsan's Cousinia
  • Parsan Cousinia
  • Cousinia Parsana


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Description

Cousinia parsana (also called Parsan's Cousinia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Iran and grows in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia parsana is an ornamental plant, used to add color and texture to gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves and stems can be boiled and used to treat various ailments. The plant is also used as a food source, as its flowers can be eaten raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia parsana is a yellow-green color, with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia parsana is a perennial herb that grows in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Cousinia parsana

Cousinia parsana is native to Iran and can be found in the wild in the provinces of East Azerbaijan, Fars, Gilan, Hamadan, Hormozgan, Kerman, Khorasan, Kurdistan, Markazi, Mazandaran, Qazvin, Semnan, Tehran, and Yazd.

Cousinia parsana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia parsana?

Cousinia parsana

What are the common names of Cousinia parsana?

Parsan's thistle

Where is Cousinia parsana found?

It is found in the Middle East

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-81066: Based on the initial data import
Mousa Iranshahr (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iranshahr' in the authors string.
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.