Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Fernald
Source:
gcc
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 44: 623 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096276
Common Names
- Cosmos Pringlei
- Pringlei Cosmos
- Cosmos
Description
Cosmos pringlei (also called 'Pringle's cosmos', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Mexico. It has hairy stems and leaves that are lanceolate in shape. It prefers sunny, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cosmos pringlei is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cosmos pringlei has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cosmos pringlei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Cosmos pringlei
Cosmos pringlei can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Cosmos pringlei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cosmos pringlei?
Cosmos pringlei
What type of plant is Cosmos pringlei?
Herb
What is the natural habitat of Cosmos pringlei?
Grasslands and open woodlands
What are the uses of Cosmos pringlei?
Medicinal and ornamental
What is the flowering season of Cosmos pringlei?
Summer
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,