Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
expansifila
ID:
593737

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.C.Towns.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 37: 81 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593069



Common Names

  • Celosia expansifila
  • Celosia
  • Expansifila


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Description

Celosia expansifila (also called Expanding 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 expansifila 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 flower of Celosia expansifila is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celosia expansifila is a fast-growing, annual plant that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Celosia expansifila

Celosia expansifila is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Celosia expansifila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celosia expansifila?

Celosia expansifila

What is the common name of Celosia expansifila?

Broadleaf Celosia

How tall does Celosia expansifila grow?

Celosia expansifila typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet

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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