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
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.
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,