Cota macrantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrantha
ID:
9462
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Heuff.) Holub
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 9(3): 270 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008791
Common Names
- Cota macrantha
- Large-flowered Cota
- Large-flower Cota
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cota macrantha (also called Bigseed Cota, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that is native to the western United States. It grows up to 1m in height and has small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils in the Great Basin and the Colorado Plateau.
Uses & Benefits
Cota macrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cota macrantha is a yellow color and has a tubular corolla. The seed is small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-greenish color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cota macrantha is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Cota macrantha
Cota macrantha can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Cota macrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cota macrantha?
Cota macrantha
What type of plant is Cota macrantha?
Cota macrantha is a perennial herb.
Where does Cota macrantha grow?
Cota macrantha is native to Mexico.
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,
References
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
János Heuffel (1800-1857): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heuff.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:198392-1: Based on the initial data import