Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurens
ID:
18724

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018053



Common Names

  • Purple Cosmos
  • Purple Daisy
  • Purple Sunflower


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Description

Cosmos purpurens (also called Purple Cosmos, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to Central America and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cosmos purpurens, commonly known as purple cosmos, is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cosmos purpurens has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin stems and oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cosmos purpurens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division in the spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is generally pest and disease free.

Where to Find Cosmos purpurens

Cosmos purpurens is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico and Central America.

Cosmos purpurens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cosmos purpurens?

Cosmos purpurens

What is the common name of Cosmos purpurens?

Purple Cosmos

What is the optimal soil type for Cosmos purpurens?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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-117464: Based on the initial data import
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.