Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
duckittiae
ID:
40034

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.Bolus) K.Bremer & Humphries

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039363



Common Names

  • Duckitt's Cotula
  • Duckitt's Buttonweed
  • Duckitt's Button-Weed


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Synonyms

  • Cenia duckittiae L.Bolus [unknown]

Description

Cotula duckittiae (also called Duckitt's Cotula, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cotula duckittiae is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cotula duckittiae is yellow in color and has a diameter of about 1-2 cm. The seed is small, black and round in shape. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotula duckittiae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to divide the plant in early spring or late fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the fall or early spring and cover lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate. Thin the seedlings to the desired spacing when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Cotula duckittiae

Cotula duckittiae can be found in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Cotula duckittiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cotula duckittiae?

Cotula duckittiae

What is the common name of Cotula duckittiae?

Duckitt's Cotula

What type of plant is Cotula duckittiae?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Cotula duckittiae found?

Southern Africa

What is the growth habit of Cotula duckittiae?

Upright, clump-forming

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-138061: Based on the initial data import
Chris Humphries (1947-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humphries' in the authors string.
Kåre Bremer (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Bremer' in the authors string.
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.