Status:
valid
Authors:
Melchert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 69(3): 213 (1990), nom. nov. (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031204
Common Names
- Cosmos Pacificus
- Pacificus
- Pacific Cosmos
Synonyms
- Cosmos pacificus pacificus [unknown]
- Cosmos caudatus exaristatus Sherff [unknown]
Description
Cosmos pacificus (also called Pacific cosmos, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a branching stem, fern-like leaves, and pink to white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Cosmos pacificus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cosmos pacificus has daisy-like flowers that are typically white, pink or purple in color. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cosmos pacificus is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division is the easiest and most reliable method of propagation. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny location. Deadheading spent flowers will help to encourage further blooming.
Where to Find Cosmos pacificus
Cosmos pacificus is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas.
Cosmos pacificus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cosmos pacificus?
Cosmos pacificus
What is the natural habitat of Cosmos pacificus?
It is found in the Pacific Islands, including Hawaii, New Zealand, and the Philippines.
What are the uses of Cosmos pacificus?
It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
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,