Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cotuloides
ID:
41596

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 370 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040925



Common Names

  • Sphaeranthus cotuloides
  • Cotuloides Sphaeranthus
  • Cotuloides Buttonweed


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Synonyms

  • Cotula reptans Bojer ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Sphaeranthus cotuloides (also called Cotuloide's Sphaeranthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and hairy leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaeranthus cotuloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and also as a medicinal plant to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sphaeranthus cotuloides is white and tubular with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphaeranthus cotuloides is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or early summer. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but they require a period of cold stratification.

Where to Find Sphaeranthus cotuloides

Sphaeranthus cotuloides is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Sphaeranthus cotuloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphaeranthus cotuloides?

Sphaeranthus cotuloides

What is the common name of Sphaeranthus cotuloides?

Cotuloides Globe Thistle

What is the natural habitat of Sphaeranthus cotuloides?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands in Central and South America.

Species in the Sphaeranthus genus

Sphaeranthus talbotii, Sphaeranthus cristatus, Sphaeranthus salinarum, Sphaeranthus angolensis, Sphaeranthus fischeri, Sphaeranthus gallensis, Sphaeranthus wattii, Sphaeranthus suaveolens, Sphaeranthus flexuosus, Sphaeranthus indicus, Sphaeranthus epigaeus, Sphaeranthus kirkii, Sphaeranthus neglectus, Sphaeranthus amaranthoides, Sphaeranthus chandleri, Sphaeranthus gazaensis, Sphaeranthus cotuloides, Sphaeranthus africanus, Sphaeranthus samburuensis, Sphaeranthus zavattarii, Sphaeranthus confertifolius, Sphaeranthus steetzii, Sphaeranthus stuhlmannii, Sphaeranthus peguensis, Sphaeranthus senegalensis, Sphaeranthus ukambensis, Sphaeranthus spathulatus, Sphaeranthus mimetes, Sphaeranthus foliosus, Sphaeranthus peduncularis, Sphaeranthus oppositifolius, Sphaeranthus angustifolius, Sphaeranthus similis, Sphaeranthus flexuosus, Sphaeranthus bullatus, Sphaeranthus greenwayi, Sphaeranthus ramosus, Sphaeranthus randii, Sphaeranthus strobiliferus, Sphaeranthus mozambiquensis,

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,