Status:
valid
Authors:
Bornm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 62: 106 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015239
Common Names
- Cousinia ottonis
- Otton's Cousinia
- Otton's Hawkweed
Description
Cousinia ottonis (also called Otto's Cousinia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with yellow flowers that have a diameter of about 1 cm. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and it can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cousinia ottonis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cousinia ottonis has white petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cousinia ottonis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize occasionally for best results.
Where to Find Cousinia ottonis
Cousinia ottonis is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in the wild in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey.
Cousinia ottonis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cousinia ottonis?
Cousinia ottonis
What is the common name of Cousinia ottonis?
Otton's Cousinia
What is the natural habitat of Cousinia ottonis?
Cousinia ottonis is found in grassland and forest habitats in East Asia
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,