Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palaestina
ID:
134288

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reut. ex Unger & Kotschy

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Ins. Cypern : 240 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133617



Common Names

  • Cota palaestina
  • Palestine Cota
  • Palestine Cota Bush


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Synonyms

  • Anthemis syriaca Bornm. [unknown]
  • Anthemis melanolepis Boiss. [unknown]
  • Anacyclus truncatus J.Gay [unknown]
  • Anthemis palestina Reut. ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Anthemis melanolepis cypria Eig [unknown]
  • Anthemis palestina palestina [unknown]
  • Anthemis melanolepis melanolepis [unknown]
  • Anthemis cota melanolepis (Boiss.) Holmboe [unknown]
  • Anthemis libanotica Bornm. [unknown]
  • Anthemis truncata P.Candargy [unknown]
  • Anacyclus anomalus J.Gay ex Boiss. [unknown]
  • Anthemis melanolepis macrocarpa Eig [unknown]
  • Cota syriaca (Bornm.) Holub [unknown]
  • Anthemis cota apiculata Holmboe [unknown]
  • Anthemis palestina syriaca (Bornm.) R.Fern. [unknown]

Description

Cota palaestina (also called 'Palestine Cota', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with yellow flowers and a spreading form. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cota palaestina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an herbal remedy to treat skin diseases, as an anti-inflammatory, and as an anti-fungal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cota palaestina is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cota palaestina is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cota palaestina

Cota palaestina can be found in the Middle East. It prefers dry, rocky areas and is often found in open grasslands and scrublands.

Cota palaestina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cota palaestina?

Cota palaestina

What is the common name of Cota palaestina?

Palestinian cota

What is the natural habitat of Cota palaestina?

Cota palaestina is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe

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-94420: Based on the initial data import
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.
Theodor Kotschy (1813-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kotschy' in the authors string.
Franz Unger (1800-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Unger' in the authors string.