Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dubia
ID:
14772

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steven) Holub

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 9(3): 270 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014101

Common Names

  • Cota Dubia
  • Dubia Cota
  • False Salsify

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Synonyms

  • Anthemis dubia Steven [unknown]

Description

Cota dubia (also called Dubious Cota, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cota dubia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cota dubia is a small, white, daisy-like flower. Its seeds are small, brown and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cota dubia is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but division of the rootstock can also be used. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Cota dubia

Cota dubia is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in dry, open habitats.

Cota dubia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cota dubia?

Cota dubia

What is the common name of Cota dubia?

Dubious Cota

Where is Cota dubia found?

Cota dubia is found in the Mediterranean region.

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-113635: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Christian von Steven (1781-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steven' in the authors string.