Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Voss
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Vilm. Blumengärtn., ed. 3. 1: 485. 1894
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021167
Common Names
- Cosmos Atrosanguineus
- Chocolate Cosmos
- Chocolate Daisy
Synonyms
- Bidens atrosanguinea (Hook.) Ortgies ex Regel [unknown]
- Cosmos diversifolius atrosanguineus Hook. in Curtis [unknown]
- Bidens atrosanguinea atrosanguinea [unknown]
- Bidens atrosanguineus (Hook.) Ortgies ex Regel [unknown]
Description
Cosmos atrosanguineus (also called Chocolate Cosmos, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant with dark red flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Mexico and is found in meadows, grasslands, and other areas with moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Cosmos atrosanguineus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cosmos atrosanguineus is yellow and has a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small and black with a diameter of 0.5 mm. The seedlings are green and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cosmos atrosanguineus is an annual plant native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The plant should be kept in a sunny spot and watered regularly.
Where to Find Cosmos atrosanguineus
Cosmos atrosanguineus is native to Central America and can be found in the countries of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Cosmos atrosanguineus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cosmos atrosanguineus?
Cosmos atrosanguineus
What is the common name of Cosmos atrosanguineus?
Chocolate Cosmos
What type of plant is Cosmos atrosanguineus?
Annual herb
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,