Status:
valid
Authors:
Fenzl ex Harv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 180 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035328
Common Names
- Zeyher's Cotula
- Zeyher's Cotula
- Zeyher's Cotula
Description
Cotula zeyheri (also called Zeyher's Cotula, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and meadows. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers that are borne on a single stem.
Uses & Benefits
Cotula zeyheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating various skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cotula zeyheri has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cotula zeyheri is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring.
Where to Find Cotula zeyheri
Cotula zeyheri is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in areas with moist, grassy soils. It is also available for purchase from nurseries and online retailers.
Cotula zeyheri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cotula zeyheri?
Cotula zeyheri
What is the common name of Cotula zeyheri?
Zeyher's Cotula
What is the natural habitat of Cotula zeyheri?
It is found in dry, rocky slopes and steppes in Central and East Asia.
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,