Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 3: 21 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077255
Common Names
- Coelopoda Cota
- Coelopoda Starthistle
- Coelopoda Knapweed
Synonyms
- Cota brachycentros J.Gay [unknown]
- Anthemis coelopoda Boiss. [unknown]
- Anthemis cota longicuspidata Eig [unknown]
- Anthemis altissima Boiss. [unknown]
- Anthemis cota brevicuspidata Eig [unknown]
- Anthemis rigida Nábělek [unknown]
Description
Cota coelopoda (also called woolly cudweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem that can reach up to 40 cm in height. Its leaves are oblong and have toothed margins. It has small yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cota coelopoda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is used to make herbal teas and is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cota coelopoda var. bourgaei (Boiss.) Özbek & Vural
Cota coelopoda var. longiloba (Grierson) Özbek & Vural
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cota coelopoda is a yellow-white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cota coelopoda is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring. Deadhead spent flowers to promote re-blooming.
Where to Find Cota coelopoda
Cota coelopoda is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Cota coelopoda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cota coelopoda?
Cota coelopoda
What is the common name of Cota coelopoda?
Woolly Cudweed
What is the habitat of Cota coelopoda?
It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
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,