Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praestans
ID:
86894

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tschern. & Vved.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Inst. Bot. Zool. Akad. Nauk Uzbeksk. S.S.R. xvi. 57 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086223

Common Names

  • Cousinia praestans
  • Praestans Cousinia
  • Cousinia praestans

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Description

Cousinia praestans (also called 'Showy Cousinia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, typically in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia praestans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia praestans is a bright yellow colour, with a small, tubular shape. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and thin, with a light green colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia praestans is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, but prefers sandy, loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C.

Where to Find Cousinia praestans

Cousinia praestans can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.

Cousinia praestans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia praestans?

Cousinia praestans

What type of plant is Cousinia praestans?

Cousinia praestans is a perennial herb.

Where is Cousinia praestans found?

Cousinia praestans is found in the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau.

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-42602: Based on the initial data import
S.S. Tschernetzkaja: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tschern.' in the authors string.
Alexei Ivanovich Vvedensky (1898-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vved.' in the authors string.