Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scherfii
ID:
19698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Melchert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
1967

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019027



Common Names

  • Cosmos scherfii
  • Scherfii Cosmos
  • Scherfii


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Description

Cosmos scherfii (also called Scherf's Cosmos, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cosmos scherfii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as a food source for caterpillars.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cosmos scherfii has pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with short, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cosmos scherfii is a fast-growing annual that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed, and it will self-seed readily. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Cosmos scherfii

Cosmos scherfii is native to Mexico and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Cosmos scherfii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cosmos scherfii?

Cosmos scherfii

What is the common name of Cosmos scherfii?

Scherf's Cosmos

What is the natural habitat of Cosmos scherfii?

Open grasslands and disturbed sites

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-118396: Based on the initial data import
Thomas E. Melchert (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melchert' in the authors string.