Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kerstanii
ID:
3136

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 108: 49 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002465

Common Names

  • Kerstan's Cousinia
  • Cousinia
  • Kerstanii Cousinia

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Description

Cousinia kerstanii (also called Kerstan's Cousinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It grows in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia kerstanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia kerstanii is yellow with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia kerstanii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate light shade. It is drought-tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by division in spring or by taking cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Cousinia kerstanii

Cousinia kerstanii is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and canyons.

Cousinia kerstanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia kerstanii?

Cousinia kerstanii

What is the natural habitat of Cousinia kerstanii?

It is native to the Middle East.

What is the growth habit of Cousinia kerstanii?

It is an evergreen perennial with a spreading, upright habit.

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,