Cota oretana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oretana
ID:
97080
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Carretero) Oberpr. & Greuter
Source:
gcc
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 33(1): 40 (2003) (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096409
Common Names
- Spanish Cota
- Cota
- Oretana Cota
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cota oretana (also called Oretana cota, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. The leaves are ovate and hairy, and the flowers are yellow and tubular. It grows in dry meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Cota oretana is a plant that is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders, liver and gallbladder diseases, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cota oretana is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, black achene with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cota oretana is a perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Cota oretana
Cota oretana can be found in the Iberian Peninsula.
Cota oretana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cota oretana?
Cota oretana
What is the common name of Cota oretana?
Cota oretana
What is the family of Cota oretana?
Asteraceae
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-52554: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Christoph Oberprieler (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oberpr.' in the authors string.
José Luis Carretero (1941-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carretero' in the authors string.