Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rechingerae
ID:
79635

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 48: 133 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078964



Common Names

  • Rechinger's Cousinia
  • Rechinger's Knapweed
  • Rechinger's Centaury


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Synonyms

  • Cousinia ahmed-adlii Bornm. & Gauba [unknown]

Description

Cousinia rechingerae (also called Rechinger's Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Iran. It has white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia rechingerae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a high medicinal value and is used to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and diarrhea. It is also used to reduce inflammation and to improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia rechingerae has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia rechingerae is a perennial plant native to Iran. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Cousinia rechingerae

Cousinia rechingerae is native to Iran and is found in the provinces of Fars, Kerman, and Yazd.

Cousinia rechingerae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia rechingerae?

Cousinia rechingerae

What is the common name of Cousinia rechingerae?

Rechinger's Cousinia

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia rechingerae?

Cousinia rechingerae is found in rocky and grassy areas in Iran and Iraq.

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,