Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 3: 21 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015844
Common Names
- Brachmann's Cota
- Cota Brachmannii
- Brachmann's Cotton Thistle
Description
Cota brachmannii (also called Brachmann's Cota, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate and have a white midrib, and the flowers are yellow and have a diameter of 1-2 cm. It typically grows in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cota brachmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cota brachmannii is a small, yellow daisy-like flower, and the seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cota brachmannii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in a wide range of climates, from cold to temperate.
Where to Find Cota brachmannii
Cota brachmannii can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Cota brachmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cota brachmannii?
Cota brachmannii
What is the common name of Cota brachmannii?
Brachmann's Cota
What is the natural habitat of Cota brachmannii?
It is found in dry, rocky and sandy soils in Europe and North Africa
Species in the Cota genus
Cota fulvida,
Cota oxylepis,
Cota austriaca,
Cota macrantha,
Cota triumfetti,
Cota halophila,
Cota dubia,
Cota brachmannii,
Cota amblyolepis,
Cota monantha,
Cota melanoloma,
Cota wiedemanniana,
Cota dalmatica,
Cota samuelssonii,
Cota segetalis,
Cota austriaca,
Cota tinctoria,
Cota coelopoda,
Cota rayatensis,
Cota jailensis,
Cota altissima,
Cota pestalozzae,
Cota oretana,
Cota brevicuspis,
Cota macrantha,
Cota antitaurica,
Cota palaestina,
Cota dipsacea,
Cota feinbruniae,
Cota lyonnetioides,
Cota linczevskyi,
Cota macroglossa,
Cota mazandaranica,
Cota saguramica,
Cota talyschensis,
Cota hamzaoglui,
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,