Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevicuspis
ID:
111721

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bornm.) Holub

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 9(3): 269 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000111050



Common Names

  • Short-spined Cota
  • Short-spined Cotula
  • Short-spined Cotyledon


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Description

Cota brevicuspis (also called Short-spined Cota, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cota brevicuspis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping. It is known for its attractive foliage and white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cota brevicuspis is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and a white fringe. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cota brevicuspis is a perennial plant that is easily propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Deadheading spent flowers will help to prolong flowering. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Cota brevicuspis

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

Cota brevicuspis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cota brevicuspis?

Cota brevicuspis

What is the common name of Cota brevicuspis?

Short-beaked Cotoneaster

What is the family of Cota brevicuspis?

Rosaceae

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

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:198380-1: Based on the initial data import