Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macroglossa
ID:
1319296

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sommier & Levier) Lo Presti & Oberpr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Taxon 59(5): 1455 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331750



Common Names

  • Cota macroglossa
  • Macroglossa Cota
  • Macroglossa Cota Plant


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Description

Cota macroglossa (also called Large-tongued cota, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cota macroglossa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cota macroglossa are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cota macroglossa is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Cota macroglossa

Cota macroglossa is native to Central Asia and can be found in Kazakhstan.

Cota macroglossa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cota macroglossa?

Cota macroglossa

What is the common name of Cota macroglossa?

Macroglossa Cota

Where does Cota macroglossa grow?

Cota macroglossa is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to the Middle East

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

Christoph Oberprieler (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oberpr.' in the authors string.
Stefano Sommier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sommier' in the authors string.
Emilio Levier (1839-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levier' in the authors string.
Rosa Maria Lo Presti: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lo Presti' in the authors string.