Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 183 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015523
Common Names
- Thunberg's Cotula
- Silver Button
- Cotula Thunbergii
Synonyms
- Cenia thunbergii Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Cotula thunbergii (also called Thunberg's Cotula, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and linear leaves. It is native to Japan and grows in moist grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cotula thunbergii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating respiratory problems, skin conditions, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cotula thunbergii is a yellow-orange flower with a tubular shape. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small, dark green and have a slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cotula thunbergii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring and division can be done in early spring or fall.
Where to Find Cotula thunbergii
Cotula thunbergii is native to Japan.
Cotula thunbergii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cotula thunbergii?
Cotula thunbergii
What is the common name of Cotula thunbergii?
Thunberg's Cotula
Where is Cotula thunbergii native to?
Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula
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,