Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
persica
ID:
73108

Status:
valid

Authors:
Djavadi & Attar

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 117(7-8): 455 (-458; fig. 2, (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072437

Common Names

  • Cousinia persica
  • Persian Knapweed
  • Persian Plumeless Thistle

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Description

Cousinia persica (also called Persian thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It has a thick, woody stem and grows to a height of up to 1.2 meters. Its leaves are deeply lobed and have spiny margins. It grows in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia persica has been used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia persica has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are green and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia persica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8.

Where to Find Cousinia persica

Cousinia persica is native to Iran and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Cousinia persica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia persica?

Cousinia persica

What is the common name of Cousinia persica?

Persian Hawkweed

What type of plant is Cousinia persica?

Perennial wildflower

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

Farideh Attar (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Attar' in the authors string.
Seyyedeh Bahereh Djavadi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Djavadi' in the authors string.