Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schaffneri
ID:
126454

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 8: 445 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125783



Common Names

  • Cosmos
  • Schaffneri Cosmos
  • Schaffner's Cosmos


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Description

Cosmos schaffneri (also called Schaffner's Cosmos, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to California and grows in chaparral, grasslands, and coastal sage scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cosmos schaffneri is an annual plant that is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in landscaping. It is drought tolerant and can be used to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cosmos schaffneri is a small, white or pink flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cosmos schaffneri is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When grown from seed, it should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. When propagating from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist, well-drained medium. Once established, it is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Cosmos schaffneri

Cosmos schaffneri is native to Mexico and Central America.

Cosmos schaffneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cosmos schaffneri?

Cosmos schaffneri

What is the common name of Cosmos schaffneri?

Schaffner's Cosmos

What is the natural habitat of Cosmos schaffneri?

Grassy slopes 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-86846: Based on the initial data import
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.