Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
melanoloma
ID:
27429

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trautv.) Holub

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 9(3): 270 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026758



Common Names

  • Cota melanoloma
  • Cota
  • Melanoloma


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Synonyms

  • Anthemis tinctoria bipinnatisecta Trautv. [unknown]
  • Anthemis melanoloma melanoloma [unknown]
  • Anthemis rigescens albotomentosa K.Koch [unknown]

Description

Cota melanoloma (also called Black-stemmed Cota, among many other common names) is a small, erect, annual herb with white or yellow flowers. It is native to China and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cota melanoloma is a small shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and is drought tolerant, making it an ideal choice for xeriscaping. It can also be used as a windbreak or hedge.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cota melanoloma sub. melanoloma
Cota melanoloma sub. trapezuntica (Grierson) Oberpr. & Greuter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cota melanoloma is a yellow to white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened disc with a white margin. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cota melanoloma is a perennial that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Cota melanoloma

Cota melanoloma can be found in the western United States, from California to Arizona.

Cota melanoloma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cota melanoloma?

Cota melanoloma

What type of plant is Cota melanoloma?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Cota melanoloma grow?

South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-125860: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Ernst Rudolf von Trautvetter (1809-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trautv.' in the authors string.