Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 34(2): 163, hybr. (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006134
Common Names
- Heterogeneous Cousinia
- Heterogeneous Knapweed
- Heterogeneous Starthistle
Description
Cousinia heterogenetos (also called Heterogenetos Cousinia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, rocky hillsides, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia heterogenetos is a plant that is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It has a spreading growth habit and produces small, yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as colds, flu, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cousinia heterogenetos is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia heterogenetos is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Cousinia heterogenetos
Cousinia heterogenetos is native to Europe and can be found in rocky slopes and grassy areas.
Cousinia heterogenetos FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia heterogenetos?
Cousinia heterogenetos
What is the common name of Cousinia heterogenetos?
Heterogeneous Cousinia
What type of plant is Cousinia heterogenetos?
Herbaceous perennial
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,