Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andreae
ID:
76847

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Phillips) K.Bremer & Humphries

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. (London), Bot. 23(2): 158 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076176

Common Names

  • Cotula Andreae
  • Andreae's Cotula
  • Cotula Flower

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Description

Cotula andreae (also called Andreae's Cotula, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in moist, disturbed areas such as roadsides and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Cotula andreae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cotula andreae is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a spiny center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a spiny center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotula andreae is a small, perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a seed tray filled with a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Cotula andreae

Cotula andreae is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Cotula andreae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cotula andreae?

Cotula andreae

What is the natural habitat of Cotula andreae?

It is native to South Africa.

What are the uses of Cotula andreae?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-32840: Based on the initial data import
Chris Humphries (1947-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humphries' in the authors string.
Edwin Percy Phillips (1884-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Phillips' in the authors string.
Kåre Bremer (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Bremer' in the authors string.