Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
persarum
ID:
127028

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Winkl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Trudy Glavn. Bot. Sada xli. (1892) 227

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126357



Common Names

  • Cousinia persarum
  • Persian Cousinia
  • Persian Hawkweed


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Description

Cousinia persarum (also called Persian Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of about 10 cm. The leaves are ovate and the flowers are small and yellow. It grows in rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia persarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia persarum is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia persarum is a low-growing, perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cousinia persarum

Cousinia persarum can be found in the Middle East, including Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

Cousinia persarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia persarum?

Cousinia persarum

What type of plant is Cousinia persarum?

Herb

Where is Cousinia persarum found?

Western and Central Asia

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-87390: Based on the initial data import
Constantin Winkler (1848-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Winkl.' in the authors string.