Status:
valid
Authors:
Panero & Villaseñor
Source:
gcc
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 48: 79, fig (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093896
Common Names
- Juxtlahuacensis Cosmos
- Cosmos Juxtlahuacensis
- Cosmos of Juxtlahuacensis
Description
Cosmos juxtlahuacensis (also called Juxtlahuaca Cosmos, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall, and has white flower heads. It is native to the mountains of Mexico, and is found in alpine and subalpine meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Cosmos juxtlahuacensis has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. It has also been used as a food source and as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cosmos juxtlahuacensis has white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cosmos juxtlahuacensis is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division of the root clump. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.
Where to Find Cosmos juxtlahuacensis
Cosmos juxtlahuacensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the state of Oaxaca.
Cosmos juxtlahuacensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cosmos juxtlahuacensis?
Cosmos juxtlahuacensis
What type of plant is Cosmos juxtlahuacensis?
Annual herb
Where does Cosmos juxtlahuacensis grow?
It is native to Mexico
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,