Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm. ex Rech.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica [Rechinger] 139a: 141. 1979
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008072
Common Names
- Pichleriana Cousinia
- Pichleriana Daisy
- Pichleriana Aster
Description
Cousinia pichleriana (also called Pichler's Cousinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Turkey and Iran. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small, grey-green leaves. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and is drought and frost tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia pichleriana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cousinia pichleriana has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia pichleriana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or fall and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections, making sure each section has some roots and foliage. Plant the divisions in the desired location and keep the soil moist until the plants are established.
Where to Find Cousinia pichleriana
Cousinia pichleriana can be found in the Caucasus region.
Cousinia pichleriana FAQ
What are the common names of Cousinia pichleriana?
Common names of Cousinia pichleriana include Pichler's cousinia and Pichler's thistle.
What type of plant is Cousinia pichleriana?
Cousinia pichleriana is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.
Where does Cousinia pichleriana grow?
Cousinia pichleriana is native to the mountains of Iran.
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,