Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
omissa
ID:
42788

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tscherneva

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 30: 155 (1996) (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042117



Common Names

  • Omissa Cousinia
  • Omissa Hawkweed
  • Omissa Orange-flower


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Description

Cousinia omissa (also called Omitted Cousinia, among many other common names) is an annual plant that typically grows up to 2 feet tall and has small, yellow flowers. Its native range is the southeastern United States, and it is found in dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cousinia omissa is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It is also used as a source of nectar for bees and butterflies. The leaves can be used as a tea or as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cousinia omissa is a yellow or white color, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cousinia omissa is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in spring or fall, but germination is slow and erratic.

Where to Find Cousinia omissa

Cousinia omissa is native to Iran. It can be found in dry, rocky soils.

Cousinia omissa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cousinia omissa?

Cousinia omissa

What type of plant is Cousinia omissa?

It is an annual herb

Where is Cousinia omissa found?

It is found in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-140732: Based on the initial data import
Olga Cherneva (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tscherneva' in the authors string.