Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
argentea
ID:
593687

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 205 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593019



Common Names

  • Celosia argentea
  • Silver Celosia
  • Cockscomb


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Synonyms

  • Celosia argentea cristata (L.) Schinz [unknown]
  • Amaranthus cristatus Noronha [unknown]
  • Amaranthus huttonii Hort.Veitch. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus pyramidalis Noronha [unknown]
  • Celosia argentea cristata (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Celosia aurea T.Moore [unknown]
  • Celosia castrensis L. [unknown]
  • Celosia cernua Roxb. [unknown]
  • Celosia coccinea L. [unknown]
  • Celosia comosa Retz. [unknown]
  • Celosia cristata L. [unknown]
  • Celosia debilis S.Moore [unknown]
  • Celosia huttonii Mast. [unknown]
  • Celosia japonica Houtt. [unknown]
  • Celosia japonica Mart. [unknown]
  • Celosia linearis Sweet ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Celosia margaritacea L. [unknown]
  • Celosia marylandica Retz. [unknown]
  • Celosia pallida Salisb. [unknown]
  • Celosia plumosa hort. ex Burvenich [unknown]
  • Celosia purpurea J.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Celosia purpurea St.Hil. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Celosia pyramidalis Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Celosia splendens Schumach. & Thonn. [unknown]
  • Celosia swinhoei Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Chamissoa margaritacea (L.) Schouw [unknown]
  • Amaranthus purpureus Nieuwl. [unknown]
  • Celosia argentea argentea [unknown]
  • Celosia argentea argentea [unknown]

Description

Celosia argentea (also called Silver Celosia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, shady places, such as near streams or in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Celosia argentea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Celosia argentea are small, yellow in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem with small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celosia argentea is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, light soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and sheltered from strong winds.

Where to Find Celosia argentea

Celosia argentea is native to tropical regions of the Americas.

Celosia argentea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celosia argentea?

Celosia argentea

What is the common name of Celosia argentea?

Silver Cockscomb

What is the natural habitat of Celosia argentea?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

Species in the Celosia genus

Celosia angustifolia, Celosia anthelminthica, Celosia argentea, Celosia bakeri, Celosia baronii, Celosia benguellensis, Celosia boivinii, Celosia bonnivairii, Celosia brasiliensis, Celosia brevispicata, Celosia chenopodiifolia, Celosia chiapensis, Celosia corymbifera, Celosia elegantissima, Celosia expansifila, Celosia fadenorum, Celosia floribunda, Celosia globosa, Celosia grandifolia, Celosia hastata, Celosia humbertiana, Celosia isertii, Celosia leptostachya, Celosia loandensis, Celosia longifolia, Celosia madagascariensis, Celosia micrantha, Celosia monosperma, Celosia moquinii, Celosia nervosa, Celosia nitida, Celosia orcuttii, Celosia palmeri, Celosia pandurata, Celosia patentiloba, Celosia persicaria, Celosia polygonoides, Celosia polystachia, Celosia pseudovirgata, Celosia pulchella, Celosia richardsiae, Celosia salicifolia, Celosia schweinfurthiana, Celosia spicata, Celosia staticodes, Celosia stuhlmanniana, Celosia taitoensis, Celosia trigyna, Celosia triuncinella, Celosia vanderystii,

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

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