Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
landii
ID:
134769

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 64: 29 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134098



Common Names

  • Cosmos landii
  • Mexican Aster
  • Land's Cosmos


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Synonyms

  • Cosmos landii landii [unknown]
  • Bidens palmeri A.Gray [unknown]
  • Bidens palmeri A.Gray ex S.Watson [unknown]

Description

Cosmos landii (also called Land's Cosmos, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It is characterized by its small, yellow flowers and its lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Cosmos landii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cosmos landii var. achalconensis Melchert

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cosmos landii is yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cosmos landii is an annual plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can tolerate some drought. Propagate by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cosmos landii

Cosmos landii is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Cosmos landii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cosmos landii?

Cosmos landii

What is the common name of Cosmos landii?

Land's Cosmos

What is the family of Cosmos landii?

Asteraceae

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-94896: Based on the initial data import
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.