Cotula turbinata
Scientific name
Grows between grass in moist areas and marginal spaces such as road verges. It forms an important function of support insect life and connecting them to other fynbos sites by growing in marginal public spaces such as road verges and between lawns. makes a a beautiful meadow lawn effect along with oxalis species.Cotula turbinata can be easily propagated from seed planted in autumn. It should be placed in well-drained soil in an area that receives full sun, although it will tolerate partial shade.
Conservation status: Least Concern
This species was selected because it has various important characteristics.
Easy to grow
It provides food for:
Honeybees/flies
Cotula turbinata is indigenous to: Cape Flats Sand Fynbos Peninsula Shale Renosterveld Cape Flats Dune Strandveld Cape Flats Sand Fynbos Peninsula Shale Renosterveld Cape Flats Dune Strandveld
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