Status:
valid
Authors:
Sherff
Source:
gcc
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 64: 29 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134098
Common Names
- Cosmos landii
- Mexican Aster
- Land's Cosmos
Synonyms
- Cosmos landii landii [unknown]
- Bidens palmeri A.Gray [unknown]
- Bidens palmeri A.Gray ex S.Watson [unknown]
Description
Cosmos landii (also called Land's Cosmos, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and its lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Cosmos landii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cosmos landii var. achalconensis Melchert
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cosmos landii is yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cosmos landii is an annual plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can tolerate some drought. Propagate by seed in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Cosmos landii
Cosmos landii is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, sandy soils.
Cosmos landii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cosmos landii?
Cosmos landii
What is the common name of Cosmos landii?
Land's Cosmos
What is the family of Cosmos landii?
Asteraceae
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,