Cota pestalozzae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pestalozzae
ID:
94292
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 3: 21 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093621
Common Names
- Pestalozzi's Cota
- Cota Pestalozzae
- Pestalozzae Cota
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- Anthemis pestalozzae Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Cota pestalozzae (also called Pestalozz's Cota, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a simple stem with small, white flowers and linear leaves. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in open areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Cota pestalozzae is used as an ornamental plant and as a ground cover. It can also be used to attract birds and butterflies to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cota pestalozzae has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cota pestalozzae is an annual herb that can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in early spring. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, bright area.
Where to Find Cota pestalozzae
Cota pestalozzae can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal and Morocco to Turkey.
Cota pestalozzae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cota pestalozzae?
Cota pestalozzae
What is the common name of Cota pestalozzae?
Pestalozz's Cota
What is the habitat of Cota pestalozzae?
Cota pestalozzae is found in dry, rocky, open woodlands, hillsides, and roadsides in the southwestern United States.
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-49836: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.