Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
isertii
ID:
593762

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.C.Towns.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 38(2): 57 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593094

Common Names

  • Celosia isertii
  • Celosia
  • Isertii

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Synonyms

  • Celosia laxa pilosa Schinz [unknown]

Description

Celosia isertii (also called Isert's Cockscomb, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.2 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and Africa, and is found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides, fields, and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Celosia isertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Celosia isertii is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celosia isertii is a fast-growing, annual plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers sandy or loamy soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Celosia isertii

Celosia isertii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Celosia isertii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celosia isertii?

Celosia isertii

What is the common name of Celosia isertii?

Isert's cockscomb

What is the natural habitat of Celosia isertii?

Dry open woodlands and grasslands in tropical Africa

Species in the Celosia genus

Celosia angustifolia, Celosia anthelminthica, Celosia argentea, Celosia bakeri, Celosia baronii, Celosia benguellensis, Celosia boivinii, Celosia bonnivairii, Celosia brasiliensis, Celosia brevispicata, Celosia chenopodiifolia, Celosia chiapensis, Celosia corymbifera, Celosia elegantissima, Celosia expansifila, Celosia fadenorum, Celosia floribunda, Celosia globosa, Celosia grandifolia, Celosia hastata, Celosia humbertiana, Celosia isertii, Celosia leptostachya, Celosia loandensis, Celosia longifolia, Celosia madagascariensis, Celosia micrantha, Celosia monosperma, Celosia moquinii, Celosia nervosa, Celosia nitida, Celosia orcuttii, Celosia palmeri, Celosia pandurata, Celosia patentiloba, Celosia persicaria, Celosia polygonoides, Celosia polystachia, Celosia pseudovirgata, Celosia pulchella, Celosia richardsiae, Celosia salicifolia, Celosia schweinfurthiana, Celosia spicata, Celosia staticodes, Celosia stuhlmanniana, Celosia taitoensis, Celosia trigyna, Celosia triuncinella, Celosia vanderystii,

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

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