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
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.
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 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,