Status:
valid
Authors:
Karmysch.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Fl. Kazakhst. ix. 244, 569 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074441
Common Names
- Schepsaica Cousinia
- Schepsaica Cousinia
- Schepsaica Cousinia
Description
Cousinia schepsaica (also called Schepsa's Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with yellow flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia schepsaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in some areas. It has a number of medicinal uses, including as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cousinia schepsaica has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3mm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia schepsaica is a perennial herb native to Iran. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Cousinia schepsaica
Cousinia schepsaica is native to Iran and can be found in the provinces of East Azerbaijan, West Azerbaijan, and Ardabil.
Cousinia schepsaica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia schepsaica?
Cousinia schepsaica
What type of plant is Cousinia schepsaica?
Herb
Where is Cousinia schepsaica found?
South America
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,