starburst

Common name: Cosmos/Mexican Aster

Scientific name: Cosmos sp.

Genus Cosmos

Synonym

Coreopsis formosa Bonato

Coreopsis formosa Bonato ex Pritz.

Cosmea tenifolia (Lindl.) Lindl. ex Heynhold

Cosmea tenuifolia Lindl. ex Heynh.

Cosmea tenuifolia (Lindl.) J.W.Loudon

Family name: ASTERACEAE

Group of plants, flowering plants

Botanical characteristics

Short-lived herbaceous plant, 30-250 cm tall.

The leaves are composed of 1-3 layers of feathers. The leaves are strip-shaped and the tips are tapered and pointed.

Flowers: 8 petals or more. Flowers come in many colors according to the species, such as pink, fuchsia, white, and yellow. Flowers are 5-8 cm. in size.

Fruit: Dried fruit, black or brownish-black.

Seeds: Seeds with hairy tips.

Ecological conditions

outdoor

ecological conditions

Grows well in sunlight.

Place of origin

Southwestern to tropical America, Mexico

Distribution

Tropical America and tropical branches

Planting and propagation

Plant seeds

Flowering period

All year long

Fruiting period

All year long

Utilization type

ornamental plants

Popularly grown as an ornamental plant in various gardens.

Origin : https://www.royalparkrajapruek.org/Plants