Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 139a: 150 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045139
Common Names
- Cousinia termei
- Cousinia
- Termei
Description
Cousinia termei (also called Terme's Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Iran and Turkey. It is typically found in dry, sunny areas such as roadsides, fields, and waste places. It has small, yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia termei has been used as a natural dye for fabrics and has been used to make a tea to treat fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cousinia termei is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is an achene, which is small and brown. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia termei is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus region. It can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny location. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Cousinia termei
Cousinia termei is native to the Middle East. It is found in dry, rocky areas, especially in the desert.
Cousinia termei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia termei?
Cousinia termei
What is the common name of Cousinia termei?
Terme's Cousinia
What is the natural habitat of Cousinia termei?
It is native to the Caucasus and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
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,