Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigellifolia
ID:
15154

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) K.Bremer & Humphries

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014483

Common Names

  • Cotula nigellifolia
  • Nigellifolia Cotula
  • Nigellifolia Buttonweed

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Description

Cotula nigellifolia (also called Yellow Buttons, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a slender stem, and its leaves are linear and alternate. It grows in moist meadows, along roadsides, and in other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cotula nigellifolia is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cotula nigellifolia var. tenuior (DC.) P.P.J.Herman

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cotula nigellifolia has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotula nigellifolia is a perennial herb that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Cotula nigellifolia

Cotula nigellifolia can be found in South Africa.

Cotula nigellifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cotula nigellifolia?

Cotula nigellifolia

What are the common names of Cotula nigellifolia?

Black-eyed Susan, Black-eyed Susan Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Cotula nigellifolia?

Dry, rocky hillsides and slopes in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Chile

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-114012: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
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.