Cota oxylepis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxylepis
ID:
2453
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 5: 109 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001782
Common Names
- Oxy Lepis Cota
- Sharp-leaved Cota
- Sharp-leaved Ragwort
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- Anthemis oxylepis Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Cota oxylepis (also called Sharp-leaved Cota, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cota oxylepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and infections. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cota oxylepis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cota oxylepis is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Cota oxylepis
Cota oxylepis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Cota oxylepis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cota oxylepis?
Cota oxylepis
What is the common name of Cota oxylepis?
Cota
What is the family of Cota oxylepis?
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-101720: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.