Status:
valid
Authors:
Attar, Ghahr. & Assadi
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 9(1): 56 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059817
Common Names
- Kermanshah Cousinia
- Cousinia kermanshahensis
- Kermanshah Thistle
Description
Cousinia kermanshahensis (also called Kermanshah Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, deserts, and scrublands. It has several stems that grow from a single base and are covered in small, white flowers. The flowers are composed of five petals and have a yellow center.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia kermanshahensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It has also been used for its medicinal properties, such as its anti-inflammatory and anti-viral effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cousinia kermanshahensis is a yellow-brown disc floret with a white corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia kermanshahensis is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Cousinia kermanshahensis should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Cousinia kermanshahensis
Cousinia kermanshahensis is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in dry, sandy soils.
Cousinia kermanshahensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia kermanshahensis?
Cousinia kermanshahensis
What is the common name of Cousinia kermanshahensis?
Kermanshah Cousinia
What is the habitat of Cousinia kermanshahensis?
Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands
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,