Status:
valid
Authors:
Otto
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cab. 2: 3 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085354
Common Names
- Cosmos diversifolius
- Cosmos
- Diversifolius
Synonyms
- Bidens diversifolia Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Cosmos reptans Benth. [unknown]
- Cosmea diversifolia Heynh. [unknown]
- Cosmos diversifolius dahlioides (S.Watson) Melchert [unknown]
- Cosmos diversifolius diversifolius [unknown]
- Bidens dahlioides S.Watson [unknown]
Description
Cosmos diversifolius (also called Cosmos, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has bright green leaves and daisy-like flowers. It grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cosmos diversifolius is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cosmos diversifolius has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped, serrated leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cosmos diversifolius is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Cosmos diversifolius
Cosmos diversifolius is native to Central and South America and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Cosmos diversifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cosmos diversifolius?
Cosmos diversifolius
What type of plant is Cosmos diversifolius?
Annual herb
Where is Cosmos diversifolius found?
Mexico, Central America, and South America
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,