Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coronopifolia
ID:
133478

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 892 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132807

Common Names

  • Cotula Coronopifolia
  • Golden Buttons
  • Silver Buttons

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Synonyms

  • Lancisia coronopifolia Rydb. [unknown]
  • Cotula coronopifolia minima Phil. [unknown]
  • Cotula coronopifolia coronopifolia [unknown]
  • Cotula montevidensis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cotula integrifolia Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Cotula coronopifolia (also called 'Brass Buttons', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and Australia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flower heads. It is found in moist, open areas, such as grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cotula coronopifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cotula coronopifolia has yellow flowers, small black seeds, and seedlings that have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotula coronopifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage re-blooming.

Where to Find Cotula coronopifolia

Cotula coronopifolia is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Cotula coronopifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cotula coronopifolia?

Cotula coronopifolia

What is the family of Cotula coronopifolia?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Cotula coronopifolia?

Crownleaf 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-9364: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.