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Common Names
- Burchell's Cotula
- Burchell's Buttonweed
- Burchell's Brassbuttons
Description
Cotula burchellii (also called Burchell's button, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with a diameter of up to 1 cm. It grows in open grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cotula burchellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a low water requirement and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for xeriscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil and to reduce erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cotula burchellii is a yellow or white color, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cotula burchellii is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in spring or fall, but germination is slow and erratic.
Where to Find Cotula burchellii
Cotula burchellii is found in the grasslands of South Africa.
Cotula burchellii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cotula burchellii?
Cotula burchellii
What family does Cotula burchellii belong to?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Cotula burchellii?
Burchell's Cotula
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,