Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carvifolius
ID:
121989

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Sulphur : 117 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121318



Common Names

  • Cosmos Carvifolius
  • Carvifolius Cosmos
  • Cosmos


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Description

Cosmos carvifolius (also called Carved-leaved Cosmos, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico and Central America. It typically grows to a height of 0.3–1 m, with a few specimens reaching up to 1.5 m. Its leaves are deeply lobed, measuring 4–10 cm in length and 2–6 cm in width.

Uses & Benefits

Cosmos carvifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach pains.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cosmos carvifolius has pink daisy-like flowers with a central disc of pink disc florets surrounded by pink ray florets. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are hairy and gray-green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cosmos carvifolius is an annual plant that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Cosmos carvifolius

Cosmos carvifolius is native to Mexico and Central America.

Cosmos carvifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cosmos carvifolius?

Cosmos carvifolius

What is the common name of Cosmos carvifolius?

Carved-leaf cosmos

What is the habitat of Cosmos carvifolius?

It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas

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-82542: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.