Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 44: 623 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082272
Common Names
- Palmer's Cosmos
- Palmer's Daisy
- Palmer's Fleabane
Description
Cosmos palmeri (also called Palmer's cosmos, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, pink flowers and grows to a height of about 0.5 meters. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cosmos palmeri is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cosmos palmeri has white or pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cosmos palmeri is an annual herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring.
Where to Find Cosmos palmeri
Cosmos palmeri is native to Mexico and can be found in areas with well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight, such as in open grasslands and along roadsides.
Cosmos palmeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cosmos palmeri?
Cosmos palmeri
What is the common name of Cosmos palmeri?
Palmer's Cosmos
What is the natural habitat of Cosmos palmeri?
Grassy slopes, rocky outcrops, and disturbed areas
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,