Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cryptocephala
ID:
14517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 1: 420 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013846



Common Names

  • Cotula Cryptocephala
  • Cotula
  • Cryptocephala


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Description

Cotula cryptocephala (also called small-headed cotula, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has a low-growing habit with small, yellow, daisy-like flowers. It grows in dry, sunny places such as grasslands, heaths and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cotula cryptocephala is used as an ornamental plant, for soil stabilization, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cotula cryptocephala is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotula cryptocephala is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Thin the seedlings to about 10 cm apart when they are large enough to handle. The plants will flower in their second year.

Where to Find Cotula cryptocephala

Cotula cryptocephala is native to South Africa and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Cotula cryptocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cotula cryptocephala?

Cotula cryptocephala

What is the common name of Cotula cryptocephala?

Small-headed Cotula

What is the natural habitat of Cotula cryptocephala?

Open woods, meadows, and fields

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-113392: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.