Celosia nitida
West Indian Cock's Comb
Also known as: Celosia parviflora Vahl ex Moq. +2 more
- Celosia parviflora Vahl ex Moq.
- Celosia texana Scheele
- Lestibudesia paniculata R.Br. ex Sweet
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Celosia nitida (commonly known as West Indian Cock's Comb) is a shrub within the Amaranthaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Puerto Rico, Texas, Venezuela, Windward Is.