Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
593779

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 5: 39 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593111

Common Names

  • Celosia madagascariensis
  • Celosia
  • Madagascariensis

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Synonyms

  • Celosia phytolaccifolia Juss. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Celosia spathulata Saint-Elme ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Lagrezia madagascariensis Moq. [unknown]
  • Celosia spathulata Bojer [unknown]

Description

Celosia madagascariensis (also called Madagascar 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 madagascariensis 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

Celosia madagascariensis has bright yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celosia madagascariensis 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 madagascariensis

Celosia madagascariensis is native to Madagascar.

Celosia madagascariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celosia madagascariensis?

Celosia madagascariensis

What is the common name of Celosia madagascariensis?

Madagascar cockscomb

What is the natural habitat of Celosia madagascariensis?

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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