Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviceps
ID:
69959

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f. & Köie

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. viii. n.° 2 (Symb. Afghan. II

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069288



Common Names

  • Small-headed Cousinia
  • Small-headed Hawkweed
  • Small-headed Plume Thistle


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Description

Cousinia parviceps (also called Small-flowered Cousinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central Asia. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia parviceps is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia parviceps is a small, white flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia parviceps is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring. The seedlings should be thinned to about 8-10 inches apart.

Where to Find Cousinia parviceps

Cousinia parviceps is native to Central Asia and can be found in Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Cousinia parviceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia parviceps?

Cousinia parviceps

What is the common name of Cousinia parviceps?

Small-headed Cousinia

Where is Cousinia parviceps found?

Cousinia parviceps is found in Iran.

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-26116: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Mogens Køie (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Köie' in the authors string.