Status:
valid
Authors:
Melchert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Sida 3: 172 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124195
Common Names
- Sherff's Cosmos
- Cosmos Sherffii
- Sherffii Cosmos
Description
Cosmos sherffii (also called Sherff's Cosmos, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in open, disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cosmos sherffii is an annual plant that is used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments, such as skin inflammation and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cosmos sherffii is a large, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cosmos sherffii is an annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-10.
Where to Find Cosmos sherffii
Cosmos sherffii is found in the grasslands of South America.
Cosmos sherffii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cosmos sherffii?
Cosmos sherffii
What is the common name of Cosmos sherffii?
Sherff's Cosmos
What is the natural habitat of Cosmos sherffii?
Dry, open woods and prairies
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,