Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
langlassei
ID:
118302

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sherff) Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 8: 425. 1932

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117631



Common Names

  • Langlasse's Cosmos
  • Langlasse Cosmos
  • Mexican Aster


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Description

Cosmos langlassei (also called Cosmos, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It is typically found in open areas, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cosmos langlassei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source for livestock, and in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cosmos langlassei is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a diameter of about 0.5 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cosmos langlassei is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-11.

Where to Find Cosmos langlassei

Cosmos langlassei is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Cosmos langlassei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cosmos langlassei?

Cosmos langlassei

What is the family of Cosmos langlassei?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Cosmos langlassei?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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-7899: Based on the initial data import
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.