Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moseleyi
ID:
78604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Rep. Voy. Challenger, Bot. i. II. 152

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077933

Common Names

  • Moseleyi Cotula
  • Cotula Moseleyi
  • Moseleyi

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Description

Cotula moseleyi (also called Moseley's cotula, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It is native to South Africa, and is found in grasslands, disturbed habitats, and along roadsides. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cotula moseleyi is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and produces yellow daisy-like flowers. It is drought tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cotula moseleyi is a small, yellow flower with a white center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotula moseleyi can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame or directly outdoors. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Cotula moseleyi

Cotula moseleyi is native to Australia and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Cotula moseleyi FAQ

What are the characteristics of Cotula moseleyi?

Cotula moseleyi is an annual herb with a rosette of leaves that are oblong to lanceolate in shape. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are achenes with a pappus.

What is the habitat of Cotula moseleyi?

Cotula moseleyi is found in dry grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

What is the distribution of Cotula moseleyi?

Cotula moseleyi is native to Europe and North Africa, but has been introduced to other parts of the world, including North 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-34542: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.