Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Cass.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2, 41: 43 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006254
Common Names
- Myconis Coleostephus
- Coleostephus myconis
- Myconis Coleostephus
Description
Coleostephus myconis (also called 'Mycon's Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Coleostephus myconis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Coleostephus myconis sub. discolor (Guss.) Arrigoni
Coleostephus myconis sub. myconis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coleostephus myconis is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, black and has a diameter of about 0.5 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coleostephus myconis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided every 3-4 years to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Coleostephus myconis
Coleostephus myconis can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and in the Caucasus.
Coleostephus myconis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coleostephus myconis?
Coleostephus myconis
What is the common name of Coleostephus myconis?
Mushroom Flower
What is the habitat of Coleostephus myconis?
It grows in dry, rocky places
Species in the Coleostephus genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,