Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shahrestanica
ID:
17759

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. cv. 7 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017088



Common Names

  • Cousinia shahrestanica
  • Shahrestanica Cousinia
  • Cousinia


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Description

Cousinia shahrestanica (also called Shahrestan Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Middle East, particularly Iran and Afghanistan. It has a rosette of leaves and a single stem with a spiny flower head. It is found in dry, stony habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia shahrestanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia shahrestanica is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of about 5-7 mm. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong in shape. The seedlings are dark green, with a single, long, linear cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia shahrestanica is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a sunny spot. Thin out the seedlings when they are large enough to handle. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cousinia shahrestanica

Cousinia shahrestanica can be found in Iran.

Cousinia shahrestanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia shahrestanica?

Cousinia shahrestanica

What is the common name of Cousinia shahrestanica?

Shahrestan's Cousinia

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia shahrestanica?

Cousinia shahrestanica is found in dry, rocky slopes in the mountains of Iran.

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,

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