Status:
valid
Authors:
Attar, Ghahr. & Assadi
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 20(6): 699 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081860
Common Names
- Cousinia sabalanica
- Sabalan Cousinia
- Cousinia
Description
Cousinia sabalanica (also called Sabalan Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Iran. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with yellow flower heads in the summer. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia sabalanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cousinia sabalanica are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia sabalanica is a perennial herb native to Iran. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cousinia sabalanica
Cousinia sabalanica can be found in the Alborz mountain range in northern Iran.
Cousinia sabalanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia sabalanica?
Cousinia sabalanica
What is the common name of Cousinia sabalanica?
Sabalan Cousinia
What is the natural habitat of Cousinia sabalanica?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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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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,