Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
115504

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 79 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114833



Common Names

  • Cotula Villosa
  • Woolly Cotula
  • Hairy Cotula


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Synonyms

  • Cotula multifida DC. [unknown]
  • Pleiogyne villosa K.Koch [unknown]
  • Matricaria multifida Baill. [unknown]
  • Cenia villosa Heynh. [unknown]

Description

Cotula villosa (also called hairy cotula, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, and is found in open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cotula villosa is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cotula villosa is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cotula villosa is an annual herb that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cotula villosa

Cotula villosa is native to South America and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Cotula villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cotula villosa?

Cotula villosa

What is the family of Cotula villosa?

Asteraceae

Where is Cotula villosa found?

Mexico

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,

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