Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atrosanguineus
ID:
21838

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Voss

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Vilm. Blumengärtn., ed. 3. 1: 485. 1894

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021167



Common Names

  • Cosmos Atrosanguineus
  • Chocolate Cosmos
  • Chocolate Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Bidens atrosanguinea (Hook.) Ortgies ex Regel [unknown]
  • Cosmos diversifolius atrosanguineus Hook. in Curtis [unknown]
  • Bidens atrosanguinea atrosanguinea [unknown]
  • Bidens atrosanguineus (Hook.) Ortgies ex Regel [unknown]

Description

Cosmos atrosanguineus (also called Chocolate Cosmos, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant with dark red flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Mexico and is found in meadows, grasslands, and other areas with moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Cosmos atrosanguineus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cosmos atrosanguineus is yellow and has a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small and black with a diameter of 0.5 mm. The seedlings are green and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cosmos atrosanguineus is an annual plant native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The plant should be kept in a sunny spot and watered regularly.

Where to Find Cosmos atrosanguineus

Cosmos atrosanguineus is native to Central America and can be found in the countries of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Cosmos atrosanguineus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cosmos atrosanguineus?

Cosmos atrosanguineus

What is the common name of Cosmos atrosanguineus?

Chocolate Cosmos

What type of plant is Cosmos atrosanguineus?

Annual herb

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-120464: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Andreas Voss (1857-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Voss' in the authors string.