Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
persicaria
ID:
593817

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schinz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 3: 4 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000593149



Common Names

  • Celosia persicaria
  • Celosia
  • Persicaria


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Description

Celosia persicaria (also called Persian Cockscomb, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.2 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and Africa, and is found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides, fields, and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Celosia persicaria is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Celosia persicaria has bright yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celosia persicaria is a fast-growing, annual plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers sandy or loamy soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Celosia persicaria

Celosia persicaria is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Celosia persicaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celosia persicaria?

Celosia persicaria

What is the common name of Celosia persicaria?

Peach-fuzz cockscomb

What is the natural habitat of Celosia persicaria?

Open woodlands and grasslands in tropical Africa

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2707912: Based on the initial data import
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.