Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sherff) Sherff
Source:
gcc
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 8: 425. 1932
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117631
Common Names
- Langlasse's Cosmos
- Langlasse Cosmos
- Mexican Aster
Description
Cosmos langlassei (also called Cosmos, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It is typically found in open areas, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cosmos langlassei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source for livestock, and in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cosmos langlassei is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a diameter of about 0.5 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cosmos langlassei is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-11.
Where to Find Cosmos langlassei
Cosmos langlassei is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Cosmos langlassei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cosmos langlassei?
Cosmos langlassei
What is the family of Cosmos langlassei?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Cosmos langlassei?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
Species in the Cosmos genus
Cosmos linearifolius,
Cosmos ochroleucoflorus,
Cosmos mcvaughii,
Cosmos intercedens,
Cosmos parviflorus,
Cosmos modestus,
Cosmos purpurens,
Cosmos scherfii,
Cosmos atrosanguineus,
Cosmos concolor,
Cosmos sulphureus,
Cosmos pacificus,
Cosmos peucedanifolius,
Cosmos nitidus,
Cosmos bipinnatus,
Cosmos parviflorus,
Cosmos deficiens,
Cosmos sessilis,
Cosmos montanus,
Cosmos palmeri,
Cosmos diversifolius,
Cosmos purpureus,
Cosmos mattfeldii,
Cosmos juxtlahuacensis,
Cosmos pringlei,
Cosmos nelsonii,
Cosmos langlassei,
Cosmos carvifolius,
Cosmos crithmifolius,
Cosmos sherffii,
Cosmos schaffneri,
Cosmos steenisiae,
Cosmos scabiosoides,
Cosmos landii,
Cosmos jaliscensis,
Cosmos caudatus,
Cosmos longipetiolatus,
Cosmos pseudoperfoliatus,
Cosmos ramirezianus,
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,