Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterocarpa
ID:
115453

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 80 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114782



Common Names

  • Cotula Heterocarpa
  • Heterocarpa Cotula
  • Buttonweed


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Description

Cotula heterocarpa (also called Variable-fruited Cotula, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in sunny areas in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cotula heterocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cotula heterocarpa is yellow, with a tubular shape and four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with narrow, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotula heterocarpa is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings or division.

Where to Find Cotula heterocarpa

Cotula heterocarpa can be found in South Africa.

Cotula heterocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cotula heterocarpa?

Cotula heterocarpa

What is the family of Cotula heterocarpa?

Asteraceae

Where is Cotula heterocarpa found?

Mexico

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,

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