Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eucosmoides
ID:
70611

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 259 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069940



Common Names

  • Kaunia Eucosmoides
  • Kaunia Daisy
  • Kaunia Daisy Bush


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium eucosmoides B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Kaunia eucosmoides (also called eucosmoides kaunia, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has white flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is found in open, sunny areas such as roadsides and dry fields.

Uses & Benefits

Kaunia eucosmoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of herbal medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kaunia eucosmoides is a white to yellow daisy-like flower head with numerous disk florets and a few ray florets. The seed is a small, black, flat achene with a pappus. The seedlings are slender, with a single stem and a few small, spiny leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kaunia eucosmoides is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 8-10 inches apart. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a light potting mix. Once established, the plant will require little care and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Kaunia eucosmoides

Kaunia eucosmoides is native to East Asia and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is typically found in the wild in countries such as China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.

Kaunia eucosmoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kaunia eucosmoides?

Kaunia eucosmoides

What is the common name of Kaunia eucosmoides?

Kaunia

Where can Kaunia eucosmoides be found?

It can be found in Mexico

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-26741: Based on the initial data import
Robert Merrill King (1930-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.King' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.