Status:
valid
Authors:
Veldkamp
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Blumea 35: 479 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126072
Common Names
- Cosmos steenisiae
- Steenis' Cosmos
- Steenis' Daisy
Description
Cosmos steenisiae (also called Steenis' Cosmos, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has a rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Cosmos steenisiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cosmos steenisiae is a pink composite flower head with pink disc florets and pink ray florets. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cosmos steenisiae is a perennial herb that is propagated through seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.
Where to Find Cosmos steenisiae
Cosmos steenisiae can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Texas and north to New Mexico.
Cosmos steenisiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cosmos steenisiae?
Cosmos steenisiae
What is the family of Cosmos steenisiae?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Cosmos steenisiae?
Steenis' cosmos
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,