Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amoena
ID:
1505

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Winkl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada xiii. (1894) 237.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000834

Common Names

  • Lovely Cousinia
  • Lovely Cousinia
  • Lovely Cousinia

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Description

Cousinia amoena (also called Beautiful 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 amoena 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 amoena has yellow flowers with a red center and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia amoena is a perennial herb that is native to the Caucasus region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Cousinia amoena

Cousinia amoena can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Cousinia amoena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia amoena?

Cousinia amoena

What is the common name of Cousinia amoena?

Cousinia amoena

What is the family of Cousinia amoena?

Asteraceae

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,

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