Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
juxtlahuacensis
ID:
94567

Status:
valid

Authors:
Panero & Villaseñor

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 48: 79, fig (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093896



Common Names

  • Juxtlahuacensis Cosmos
  • Cosmos Juxtlahuacensis
  • Cosmos of Juxtlahuacensis


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Description

Cosmos juxtlahuacensis (also called Juxtlahuaca Cosmos, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall, and has white flower heads. It is native to the mountains of Mexico, and is found in alpine and subalpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Cosmos juxtlahuacensis has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. It has also been used as a food source and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cosmos juxtlahuacensis has white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cosmos juxtlahuacensis is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division of the root clump. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.

Where to Find Cosmos juxtlahuacensis

Cosmos juxtlahuacensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the state of Oaxaca.

Cosmos juxtlahuacensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cosmos juxtlahuacensis?

Cosmos juxtlahuacensis

What type of plant is Cosmos juxtlahuacensis?

Annual herb

Where does Cosmos juxtlahuacensis grow?

It is native to Mexico

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-50105: Based on the initial data import
José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.
José Luis Villaseñor (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Villaseñor' in the authors string.