Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zagrica
ID:
28594

Status:
valid

Authors:
Attar, Ghahr. & Assadi

Source:
gcc

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Sendtnera 8: 5 (2002) (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027923



Common Names

  • Cousinia
  • Zagrica
  • Cousinia Zagrica


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Description

Cousinia zagrica (also called Zagros Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of the Middle East. It has small white flowers, and grows in dry, rocky slopes and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia zagrica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cousinia zagrica has yellow flowers, with seeds that are small, black and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia zagrica is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location until germination occurs. The plants can also be divided in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until they take root. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into their permanent location.

Where to Find Cousinia zagrica

Cousinia zagrica is a species of flowering plant found in the mountains of the Caucasus region.

Cousinia zagrica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia zagrica?

Cousinia zagrica

What type of plant is Cousinia zagrica?

Cousinia zagrica is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Where is Cousinia zagrica found?

Cousinia zagrica is found in the Caucasus region.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-126990: Based on the initial data import
Ahmad Ghahreman (1928-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghahr.' in the authors string.
Farideh Attar (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Attar' in the authors string.
Mostafa Assadi (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Assadi' in the authors string.