Cota altissima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altissima
ID:
86972
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) J.Gay
Source:
gcc
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Fl. Sicul. Syn. 2: 867 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086301
Common Names
- Tall Cota
- Cota Tall
- Altissima Cota
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cota altissima (also called High Cota, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to Europe and grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Cota altissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cota altissima is yellow and has a diameter of 2 cm. The seed is small, black and oval. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cota altissima is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Cota altissima
Cota altissima is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and open woodlands.
Cota altissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cota altissima?
Cota altissima
What is the natural habitat of Cota altissima?
Cota altissima is native to the Mediterranean region.
How does Cota altissima reproduce?
Cota altissima reproduces by seed.
Species in the Cota genus
Cota fulvida, Cota oxylepis, Cota austriaca, Cota macrantha, Cota triumfetti, Cota halophila, Cota dubia, Cota brachmannii, Cota amblyolepis, Cota monantha, Cota melanoloma, Cota wiedemanniana, Cota dalmatica, Cota samuelssonii, Cota segetalis, Cota austriaca, Cota tinctoria, Cota coelopoda, Cota rayatensis, Cota jailensis, Cota altissima, Cota pestalozzae, Cota oretana, Cota brevicuspis, Cota macrantha, Cota antitaurica, Cota palaestina, Cota dipsacea, Cota feinbruniae, Cota lyonnetioides, Cota linczevskyi, Cota macroglossa, Cota mazandaranica, Cota saguramica, Cota talyschensis, Cota hamzaoglui,
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-42680: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Jaques Étienne Gay (1786-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Gay' in the authors string.