Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Winkl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada xii. (1892) 247.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000829
Common Names
- Fetissow's Cousinia
- Fetissow's Cousinia
- Fetissow's Cousinia
Description
Cousinia fetissowi (also called Fetus's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Caucasus and is found in grasslands, meadows and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia fetissowi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, as well as being a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cousinia fetissowi has yellow flowers with a red center and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia fetissowi is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Cousinia fetissowi
Cousinia fetissowi can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Cousinia fetissowi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia fetissowi?
Cousinia fetissowi
What is the common name of Cousinia fetissowi?
Fetissowi
What is the natural habitat of Cousinia fetissowi?
Grassy areas 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,