Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb.) Wall. ex Benth. & Hook.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. [Bentham & Hooker f.] 2(1): 429. 1873 [7-9 Apr 1873]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113010
Common Names
- Cotula
- Brass Buttons
- Stinking Bob
Description
Cotula hemisphaerica (also called Half-sphere Cotula, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the daisy family. It is native to Australia, and grows in dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cotula hemisphaerica is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and butterflies. It is also used in landscaping for its drought tolerance and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cotula hemisphaerica has small, yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cotula hemisphaerica is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Cotula hemisphaerica
Cotula hemisphaerica is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Cotula hemisphaerica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cotula hemisphaerica?
Cotula hemisphaerica
What is the common name of Cotula hemisphaerica?
Half-sphere cotula
What are the uses of Cotula hemisphaerica?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
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,