Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
2161

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Hook.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tasman. 1: 192 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001490



Common Names

  • Cotula alpina
  • Alpine Cotula
  • Alpine Buttonweed


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Description

Cotula alpina (also called 'Alpine Cotula', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Alps. It has a single, erect stem that grows up to 0.5 m tall and is covered in small, white hairs. The leaves are lanceolate and have a pungent smell. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cotula alpina is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cotula alpina is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotula alpina is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed in spring or early summer, or by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cotula alpina

Cotula alpina can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Cotula alpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cotula alpina?

Cotula alpina

What is the common name of Cotula alpina?

Alpine buttonweed

What is the natural habitat of Cotula alpina?

It is found in alpine and subalpine meadows

Species in the Cotula genus

Cotula alpina, Cotula eckloniana, Cotula macroglossa, Cotula montana, Cotula cryptocephala, Cotula nigellifolia, Cotula thunbergii, Cotula myriophylloides, Cotula fallax, Cotula pusilla, Cotula abyssinica, Cotula lineariloba, Cotula melaleuca, Cotula australis, Cotula socialis, Cotula pterocarpa, Cotula zeyheri, Cotula myriophylloides, Cotula bipinnata, Cotula duckittiae, Cotula membranifolia, Cotula goughensis, Cotula burchellii, Cotula filifolia, Cotula leptalea, Cotula turbinata, Cotula barbata, Cotula bracteolata, Cotula mariae, Cotula melaleuca, Cotula nudicaulis, Cotula andreae, Cotula moseleyi, Cotula ceniifolia, Cotula pedicellata, Cotula paludosa, Cotula loganii, Cotula cinereum, Cotula cotuloides, Cotula dielsii, Cotula hemisphaerica, Cotula sororia, Cotula heterocarpa, Cotula villosa, Cotula anthemoides, Cotula pedunculata, Cotula microglossa, Cotula goughensis, Cotula vulgaris, Cotula laxa,

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,

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