Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jacq.) Pers.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1807
Citation Micro:
477 1807
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013440
Common Names
- Cosmos
- Mexican Aster
- Garden Cosmos
Description
Cosmos parviflorus (also called Dwarf Cosmos, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the western United States and Mexico. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Cosmos parviflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover in dry areas, and its foliage is used as fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cosmos parviflorus has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cosmos parviflorus is an annual herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Cosmos parviflorus
Cosmos parviflorus is native to South America, and can be found in open, dry areas, such as roadsides and fields.
Cosmos parviflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cosmos parviflorus?
Cosmos parviflorus
What is the common name of Cosmos parviflorus?
Small-flowered Cosmos
What is the natural habitat of Cosmos parviflorus?
It is found in dry grassland and open woodland in the mountains of central and southern Spain.
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,