Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessilis
ID:
81694

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 16: 71 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081023



Common Names

  • Sessile Cosmos
  • Sessile Daisy
  • Sessile Sunflower


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Synonyms

  • Cosmos sessilis sessilis [unknown]

Description

Cosmos sessilis (also called sessile cosmos, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is found in open, disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cosmos sessilis 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, cough, and colds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cosmos sessilis var. stellatus (Sherff) Melchert

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cosmos sessilis has daisy-like flowers with white petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, wiry stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cosmos sessilis is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the root clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring or early summer, but germination is slow and erratic.

Where to Find Cosmos sessilis

Cosmos sessilis is native to Mexico and can be found in dry forests, grasslands, and shrublands. It is also found in parts of Guatemala and El Salvador.

Cosmos sessilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cosmos sessilis?

Cosmos sessilis

What is the common name of Cosmos sessilis?

Sessile Cosmos

What is the family of Cosmos sessilis?

Asteraceae

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-37583: Based on the initial data import
Earl Edward Sherff (1886-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sherff' in the authors string.