Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ochroleucoflorus
ID:
9124

Status:
valid

Authors:
Melchert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Sida 3: 170. 1967

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008453



Common Names

  • Cosmos ochroleucoflorus
  • Ochroleucoflorus Cosmos
  • Ochroleucoflorus


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Description

Cosmos ochroleucoflorus (also called White Cosmos, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 6 feet tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Cosmos ochroleucoflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cosmos ochroleucoflorus is a yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, flat, and oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cosmos ochroleucoflorus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is hardy to USDA zone 8. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to flower.

Where to Find Cosmos ochroleucoflorus

Cosmos ochroleucoflorus is found in Mexico and Central America.

Cosmos ochroleucoflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cosmos ochroleucoflorus?

Cosmos ochroleucoflorus

What is the common name of Cosmos ochroleucoflorus?

Yellow Cosmos

What is the natural habitat of Cosmos ochroleucoflorus?

It is found in open woods, meadows, and roadsides in Mexico and Central America.

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-108183: Based on the initial data import
Thomas E. Melchert (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melchert' in the authors string.