Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 139a: 131 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119107
Common Names
- Cousinia qarehbilensis
- Qarehbilensis Cousinia
- Cousinia
Description
Cousinia qarehbilensis (also called Qarehbil Cousinia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Iran. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia qarehbilensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant smell and is used to make essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cousinia qarehbilensis is a yellow-green, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia qarehbilensis is a perennial herb that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a cold frame.
Where to Find Cousinia qarehbilensis
Cousinia qarehbilensis is found in the northern Zagros Mountains of Iran.
Cousinia qarehbilensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia qarehbilensis?
Cousinia qarehbilensis
What is the common name of Cousinia qarehbilensis?
Qarehbil Cousinia
What is the habitat of Cousinia qarehbilensis?
It is found in dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands
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,
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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,