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Celosia argentea
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species of plant
OverviewAI-generated
*Celosia argentea* L. is a species of plant in the family Amaranthaceae, belonging to the genus *Celosia*. It is classified within the order Caryophyllales, class Magnoliopsida, and phylum Tracheophyta. Common names for this taxon include silver cock's comb, 青葙, nevadlec hřebenitý, kukonharja, and nogeito. The species was described in the source Gujin Tushu Jicheng and has the synonym *Celosia cristata*.
The taxon range includes Brazil, China, Shanghai, and Xinjiang. It is listed as invasive to Indonesia. The IUCN conservation status is Least Concern, a designation recorded in 2020. *Celosia argentea* has uses as a medicinal plant, fodder, food, and vegetable.
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Species
Least ConcernCelosia argentea
SPECIES
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderCaryophyllales
- FamilyAmaranthaceae
青葙（学名：Celosia argentea）是苋科青葙属的一种植物。
via GBIF · IUCN · Kew POWO
Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 2,494
- With media
- 1,944
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Collections
- IBUNAM, ECOSUR, UACH, FCB-BUAP, SEMAHN, CICY
- Recorded in
- Mexico
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Encyclopedic overview
Celosia argentea, commonly known as the plumed cockscomb or silver cock's comb, is a herbaceous plant of tropical origin in the family Amaranthaceae from tropical Africa. The plant is known for its very bright colors. In India and China it is known as a troublesome weed.
Description
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