Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tinctoria
ID:
77485

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) J.Gay

Source:
gcc

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sicul. Syn. 2: 867 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076814



Common Names

  • Tinctoria Cota
  • Tinctorial Cota
  • Cota Tinctoria


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Synonyms

  • Anthemis zephyrovii Dobrocz. [unknown]
  • Buphthalmum bipinnatum Gilib. [unknown]
  • Chamaemelum tinctorium Schreb. [unknown]
  • Cota tinctoria (L.) J.Gay ex Guss. [deprecated]
  • Anthemis discoidea (All.) Vahl [unknown]
  • Anthemis maris-nigri Fed. [unknown]
  • Anthemis kelwayi hort. ex L.H.Bailey & N.Taylor [unknown]
  • Anthemis tinctoria L. [unknown]
  • Anthemis parnassica (Boiss. & Heldr.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Anthemis maritima Sm. [illegitimate]
  • Chamaemelum discoideum All. [unknown]
  • Anthemis brachyglossa K.Koch [unknown]
  • Anthemis maritima Sibth. & Sm. [illegitimate]
  • Anthemis tinctoria tinctoria [unknown]
  • Anthemis parnassica parnassica [unknown]
  • Anthemis tinctoria discoidea (All.) DC. [unknown]
  • Anthemis subtinctoria Dobrocz. [unknown]
  • Anthemis debilis Fed. [unknown]
  • Anthemis tinctoria subtinctoria (Dobrocz.) Soó [unknown]
  • Anacyclus tinctorius (L.) Samp. [unknown]
  • Anthemis tinctoria ramulosa Thin [unknown]
  • Cota parnassica Boiss. & Heldr. [unknown]
  • Cota tinctoria subtinctoria (Dobroc.) Holub [unknown]
  • Anthemis tinctoria subtinctoria (Dobrocz.) Smejkal [deprecated]
  • Anthemis tinctoria orientalis Eig [unknown]
  • Anthemis tinctoria tinctoria [unknown]
  • Anthemis tinctoria discoidea (All.) Arcang. [unknown]
  • Anthemis tinctoria intermedia Thin [unknown]
  • Anthemis tinctoria parviflora Eig [unknown]
  • Anthemis tinctoria pectinata Thin [unknown]
  • Anthemis tinctoria halophila Thin [unknown]
  • Anthemis coarctata Sm. [unknown]
  • Anthemis markhotensis Fed. [unknown]
  • Anthemis tinctoria parnassica (Boiss. & Heldr.) Franzén [unknown]
  • Anthemis chrysantha (Trautv.) Grossh. [illegitimate]
  • Anthemis chrysantha Schur [unknown]
  • Anthemis parnassica (Boiss. & Heldr.) R.Fernandes [unknown]
  • Anthemis coarctata Sibth. & Sm. [unknown]
  • Anthemis discoidea (All.) Willd. [unknown]
  • Anthemis pallescens Heldr. ex Nyman [unknown]

Description

Cota tinctoria (also called Dyer's Cota, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Alps and the Carpathians. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and the stems are covered in hairs. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cota tinctoria is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate drought. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cota tinctoria sub. fussii (Griseb. & Schenk) Oberpr. & Greuter
Cota tinctoria sub. tinctoria
Cota tinctoria sub. virescens (Bornm.) Oberpr. & Greuter
Cota tinctoria sub. parnassica (Boiss. & Heldr.) Oberpr. & Greuter
Cota tinctoria sub. euxina (Boiss.) Oberpr. & Greuter
Cota tinctoria sub. gaudium-solis (Velen.) Oberpr. & Greuter
Cota tinctoria sub. australis (R.Fern.) Oberpr. & Greuter
Cota tinctoria sub. sancti-johannis (Stoj., Stef. & Turrill) Oberpr. & Greuter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cota tinctoria is a yellow-green star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cota tinctoria is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, collect the seeds and sow them in well-draining soil. Water the seeds regularly and keep them in a warm, sunny spot. To propagate by division, carefully divide the plant into several sections and replant them in well-draining soil. Water the divisions regularly.

Where to Find Cota tinctoria

Cota tinctoria is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Cota tinctoria FAQ

What type of plant is Cota tinctoria?

Cota tinctoria is a type of flowering plant.

Where does Cota tinctoria grow?

Cota tinctoria is native to Europe.

What are the characteristics of Cota tinctoria?

Cota tinctoria has small, yellow flowers and is an evergreen shrub.

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-33458: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Jaques Étienne Gay (1786-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Gay' in the authors string.