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
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.
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 Kaunia genus
Kaunia gynoximorpha,
Kaunia saltensis,
Kaunia endyta,
Kaunia hosanensis,
Kaunia longipetiolata,
Kaunia rufescens,
Kaunia lasiophthalma,
Kaunia eucosmoides,
Kaunia arbuscularis,
Kaunia ignorata,
Kaunia pachanoi,
Kaunia camataguiensis,
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,