Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
freitagii
ID:
124025

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 90: 86 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123354



Common Names

  • Freitag's Cousinia
  • Freitag's Hawkweed
  • Freitag's Hieracium


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Description

Cousinia freitagii (also called Freitag's Cousinia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 1.2 m tall. It is native to the Caucasus and Iran and is found in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia freitagii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia freitagii is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, ovoid nut with a length of 1-2 mm. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia freitagii is a perennial herb with a short rhizome. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cousinia freitagii

Cousinia freitagii is native to the Middle East and parts of Central Asia. It can be found in dry, sunny areas with well-drained soil.

Cousinia freitagii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia freitagii?

Cousinia freitagii

What is the common name of Cousinia freitagii?

Freitag's Cousinia

What is the family of Cousinia freitagii?

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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