Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
capitata
ID:
133313

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vasey & Rose

Source:
gcc

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 1: 71, pl. 1 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132642



Common Names

  • Coulterella capitata
  • Capitate Coulterella
  • Coneflower


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Synonyms

  • Coulterella vaseyi Rose ex O.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Coulterella capitata (also called Capitate Coulterella, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Coulterella capitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, and as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coulterella capitata has small yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coulterella capitata is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring, and the seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Coulterella capitata

Coulterella capitata is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape Province.

Coulterella capitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coulterella capitata?

Coulterella capitata

What is the common name of Coulterella capitata?

Capitate Coulterella

What is the natural habitat of Coulterella capitata?

Grasslands, disturbed areas, and rocky outcrops

Species in the Coulterella genus

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-93478: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
George Vasey (1822-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasey' in the authors string.