Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mariae
ID:
68641

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Bremer & Humphries

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067970



Common Names

  • Englerina lecardii
  • Lecard's Englerina
  • Lecard's Threadwort


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Description

Cotula mariae (also called Mary's Cotula, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a single, erect stem with small, linear leaves. It grows in moist, sunny areas such as meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cotula mariae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with dry soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cotula mariae is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, round and dark brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single long stem with a rosette of leaves at the base.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotula mariae is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or autumn. The seed should be lightly covered and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires little care and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Cotula mariae

Cotula mariae is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Cotula mariae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cotula mariae?

Cotula mariae

What type of plant is Cotula mariae?

Cotula mariae is a perennial herb.

Where is Cotula mariae native to?

Cotula mariae is native to South America.

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-24826: 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.