Cacosmia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. The genus is native to South America. The genus name is derived from the Greek kakos ("bad, ugly") and -osma ("smell, stink, fragrant odour, scent, perfume"). Species Cacosmia harlingii B.Nord. - Loja Province of Ecuador Cacosmia hieronymi H.Rob. - Ecuador (Loja Province, Azuay, Cañar) Cacosmia rugosa Kunth - Peru, Ecuador (Chimborazo, Imbabura, Loja Province, Azuay, Cañar) References Asteraceae genera Flora of South America Taxonomy articles created by Polbot