Status:
valid
Authors:
Thunb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1800
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. 2: 162 (1800)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017092
Common Names
- Cotula pusilla
- Pusilla Cotula
- Cotula
Description
Cotula pusilla (also called Dwarf Cotula, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, deeply lobed leaves and small yellow flower heads. It is found in dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cotula pusilla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cotula pusilla is a yellow disc floret, with a diameter of about 1-2 mm. Its seeds are small, black, and oblong in shape. The seedlings are light green, with a single, long, linear cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cotula pusilla is a hardy annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a sunny spot. Thin out the seedlings when they are large enough to handle. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Cotula pusilla
Cotula pusilla can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Cotula pusilla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cotula pusilla?
Cotula pusilla
What is the common name of Cotula pusilla?
Dwarf Cotula
What is the natural habitat of Cotula pusilla?
Cotula pusilla is found in dry, sandy soils in the Mediterranean region.
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,