Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
khuzistanica
ID:
22179

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mozaff.) Mozaff. ex Hidalgo

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Oxford) 97(5): 714 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021508



Common Names

  • Khuzistanica Klasea
  • Khuzistanica Daisy
  • Klasea Khuzistanica


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Description

Klasea khuzistanica (also called Khuzestan klasea, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Middle East, and is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes. It has a thick stem and large, spiny, grey-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Klasea khuzistanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Klasea khuzistanica has a yellow flower, with a diameter of about 3 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of grey-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Klasea khuzistanica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the clumps in early spring.

Where to Find Klasea khuzistanica

Klasea khuzistanica is native to Iran and can be found in the Khuzestan Province.

Klasea khuzistanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Klasea khuzistanica?

Klasea khuzistanica

What is the common name of Klasea khuzistanica?

Khuzestan klasea

What is the family of Klasea khuzistanica?

Asteraceae

Species in the Klasea genus

Klasea gracillima, Klasea erucifolia, Klasea centauroides, Klasea kotschyi, Klasea haussknechtii, Klasea cardunculus, Klasea flavescens, Klasea khuzistanica, Klasea aphyllopoda, Klasea radiata, Klasea chartacea, Klasea cerinthifolia, Klasea hastifolia, Klasea lyratifolia, Klasea suffruticulosa, Klasea lasiocephala, Klasea aznavouriana, Klasea coriacea, Klasea pallida, Klasea lycopifolia, Klasea centauroides, Klasea leptoclada, Klasea bulgarica, Klasea pinnatifida, Klasea viciifolia, Klasea latifolia, Klasea procumbens, Klasea legionensis, Klasea biebersteiniana, Klasea grandifolia, Klasea bogdensis, Klasea serratuloides, Klasea melanocheila, Klasea pusilla, Klasea nudicaulis, Klasea kurdica, Klasea marginata, Klasea cretica, Klasea bornmuelleri, Klasea hakkiarica, Klasea integrifolia, Klasea sogdiana, Klasea suffulta, Klasea mouterdei, Klasea lycopifolia, Klasea baetica, Klasea quinquefolia, Klasea dissecta, Klasea pinnatifida, Klasea oligocephala,

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

Valiolah Mozaffarian (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mozaff.' in the authors string.
Oriane Hidalgo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hidalgo' in the authors string.