Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perovskiensis
ID:
125576

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bornm.) Juz. ex Tschern.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS xxvii. 161 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124905



Common Names

  • Perovskia
  • Russian Sage
  • Caucasian Sage


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Synonyms

  • Cousinia dissecta perovskiensis Bornm. [unknown]

Description

Cousinia perovskiensis (also called Perovsky's Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a short stem with yellow flowers. It grows in rocky soils and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia perovskiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a food source for various animals, including deer, elk, and moose.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia perovskiensis has small, yellow flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings have thin, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia perovskiensis is a perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed. Division can be done by digging up the plant and dividing the clumps of roots. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 18 inches apart.

Where to Find Cousinia perovskiensis

Cousinia perovskiensis is found in the Caucasus region, from Georgia to Azerbaijan.

Cousinia perovskiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia perovskiensis?

Cousinia perovskiensis

What is the common name of Cousinia perovskiensis?

Perovski's Cousinia

What type of plant is Cousinia perovskiensis?

Cousinia perovskiensis is a perennial herb

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-85994: Based on the initial data import
Sergéi Yuzepchuk (1893-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juz.' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
S.S. Tschernetzkaja: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tschern.' in the authors string.