Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
austriaca
ID:
7851

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) J.Gay

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007180



Common Names

  • Cota Austriaca
  • Austrian Cudweed
  • Austrian Cottonweed


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Synonyms

  • Matricaria nigrescens Baill. [unknown]
  • Anthemis cossoniana Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Anthemis pyrenaica Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Cota austriaca (also called 'Austrian Cota', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with grey-green foliage and small, yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cota austriaca is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating inflammation and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cota austriaca is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cota austriaca is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to Austria. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cota austriaca

Cota austriaca is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Cota austriaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cota austriaca?

Cota austriaca

What is the common name of Cota austriaca?

Austrian Cota

What type of plant is Cota austriaca?

Annual

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

Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Jaques Étienne Gay (1786-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Gay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:198376-1: Based on the initial data import