Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1981

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Asteraceae

Family ja: キク

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Description en: Genus of about 55 species of prostrate, tufted, or creeping, rhizomatous annuals and perennials, mostly found in moist areas in N. and E. Africa, South Africa, Australia, Mexico, and South America. They are grown mainly for their aster-like flowerheads. In some species, the male and female florets are borne in separate heads. Cotula species are also grown for their mainly alternate, some-times opposite or rosette-forming leaves, which are usually pinnate or lobed, occasionally entire, and mostly silver or fresh green. C. coronopifolia is suitable for a pond margin, a bog garden, or a damp border; in areas prone to hard frosts, grow as an annual. Alpine species are suitable for a rock garden.

Hardiness en: Frost hardy to half hardy.

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Propagation en: Surface-sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in spring. Lift and divide plants in autumn; in frost-prone areas, overwinter in a cold frame.

Pests en: Trouble free.

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Comment ja: コツラ

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:58