Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
modestus
ID:
14564

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 24: 89 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013893

Common Names

  • Cosmos Modestus
  • Modest Cosmos
  • Mexican Aster

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Description

Cosmos modestus (also called Modest Cosmos, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate, with a long petiole and a serrated margin. The flowers are yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. It grows in meadows, open woods, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cosmos modestus is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also known to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cosmos modestus has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cosmos modestus is an annual flower that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds in the spring, after the last frost, and thin the seedlings to 12-18 inches apart. Water the plants regularly and fertilize them once a month. Deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Cosmos modestus

Cosmos modestus is native to Mexico and Central America.

Cosmos modestus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cosmos modestus?

Cosmos modestus

Where is Cosmos modestus found?

Cosmos modestus is native to Central America.

What type of environment does Cosmos modestus prefer?

Cosmos modestus prefers humid, tropical environments.

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,

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