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Cotula australis

Annual Buttonweed, Annual Buttonweed
Other regional names: Australian Brass Buttons +2 more
  • Australian Brass Buttons
  • Australian Water Buttons
  • Australian Waterbuttons
Also known as: Anacyclus australis Sieber ex Spreng. +4 more
  • Anacyclus australis Sieber ex Spreng.
  • Cotula venosa Colenso
  • Lancisia australis (Sieber ex Spreng.) Rydb.
  • Pleiogyne australis (Sieber ex Spreng.) K.Koch
  • Strongylosperma australe (Sieber ex Spreng.) Less.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Asteraceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Cotula australis (commonly known as Annual Buttonweed) is an annual belonging to the Asteraceae family. Originating in Africa, Tropical Asia, and Australasia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Indian Subcontinent, New Zealand, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Chatham Is., East Himalaya, Free State, Kermadec Is., KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Madagascar, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Norfolk Is., Northern Provinces, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, West Himalaya, Western Australia, Zimbabwe

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Arizona, Assam, Azores, Baleares, Belgium, Bolivia, California, Canary Is., Colombia, Corse, Ecuador, Florida, France, Germany, Great Britain, Guatemala, Hawaii, India, Italy, Juan Fernández Is., Madeira, Maine, Mexico Northwest, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Norway, Oregon, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Texas, Tristan da Cunha, Uruguay

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