Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pedunculata
ID:
124347

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) E.Phillips

Source:
gcc

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 16: 21 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123676

Common Names

  • Pedunculata Cotula
  • Pedunculata Buttonweed
  • Pedunculata False Chamomile

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Synonyms

  • Otochlamys pedunculata Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Cotula pedunculata (also called Common Cotula, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in sandy soils, coastal dunes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cotula pedunculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments including colds, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cotula pedunculata has a yellow flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotula pedunculata is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the fall or spring.

Where to Find Cotula pedunculata

Cotula pedunculata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas and open woods.

Cotula pedunculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cotula pedunculata?

Cotula pedunculata

What are the common names of Cotula pedunculata?

Stalked Buttonweed, Stalked Cotula

Where is Cotula pedunculata native to?

Cotula pedunculata 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-84815: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Edwin Percy Phillips (1884-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Phillips' in the authors string.