Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rayatensis
ID:
84136

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Eig) Holub

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083465



Common Names

  • Cota rayatensis
  • Rayat's Cota
  • Rayat Cota


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Description

Cota rayatensis (also called Ray's Cota, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, often in association with other species of cacti and succulents.

Uses & Benefits

Cota rayatensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cota rayatensis is yellow in color and has a tubular corolla. The seeds are small, brown and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, round-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cota rayatensis is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed, which should be sown in the spring or early summer. The plants should be spaced about 10 cm apart and grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Once established, the plants will require little maintenance and can be divided every few years to keep them healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Cota rayatensis

Cota rayatensis can be found in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California.

Cota rayatensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cota rayatensis?

Cota rayatensis

What type of plant is Cota rayatensis?

It is an annual herb

Where is Cota rayatensis found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Alexander Eig (1894-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eig' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:198401-1: Based on the initial data import