Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 891 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117266
Common Names
- Cotula anthemoides
- Anthemoides Cotula
- Anthemoides Buttonweed
Description
Cotula anthemoides (also called Daisy-like Cotula, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and linear leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cotula anthemoides is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cotula anthemoides has yellow, daisy-like flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cotula anthemoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is also tolerant of drought and poor soil. It should be fertilized in the spring and deadheaded to encourage reblooming.
Where to Find Cotula anthemoides
Cotula anthemoides can be found in southern Africa, from South Africa to Zimbabwe.
Cotula anthemoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cotula anthemoides?
Cotula anthemoides
What is the common name of Cotula anthemoides?
Anthemoid Buttonweed
What is the natural habitat of Cotula anthemoides?
Mountain meadows and rocky slopes
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,