Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
atroglandulosum
ID:
11143

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Alain) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 254 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010472



Common Names

  • Atroglandulosum Koanophyllon
  • Atroglandulosum Groundsel
  • Atroglandulosum Ragwort


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Description

Koanophyllon atroglandulosum (also called Small-flowered False Dandelion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows in a variety of habitats, including desert scrub, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Koanophyllon atroglandulosum is a popular ornamental plant. It is used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Koanophyllon atroglandulosum flower is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and a yellow-orange outer ring of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves that are lanceolate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koanophyllon atroglandulosum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.

Where to Find Koanophyllon atroglandulosum

Koanophyllon atroglandulosum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Koanophyllon atroglandulosum FAQ

What are the common names of Koanophyllon atroglandulosum?

Koanophyllon atroglandulosum is commonly known as black-gland koanophyllon.

What is the growth habit of Koanophyllon atroglandulosum?

Koanophyllon atroglandulosum is an evergreen, perennial, low-growing shrub.

What are the light requirements for Koanophyllon atroglandulosum?

Koanophyllon atroglandulosum prefers full sun to partial shade.

Species in the Koanophyllon genus

Koanophyllon puberulum, Koanophyllon polyodon, Koanophyllon poliystichum, Koanophyllon heptaneurum, Koanophyllon reyrobinsonii, Koanophyllon hotteanum, Koanophyllon richardsonii, Koanophyllon minutifolium, Koanophyllon clementis, Koanophyllon semicrenatum, Koanophyllon atroglandulosum, Koanophyllon prinodes, Koanophyllon hintoniorum, Koanophyllon fuscum, Koanophyllon chabrense, Koanophyllon adamantium, Koanophyllon mesoreopolum, Koanophyllon hylonoma, Koanophyllon jugipaniculatum, Koanophyllon helianthemoides, Koanophyllon silvaticum, Koanophyllon hammatocladum, Koanophyllon sagasteguii, Koanophyllon scabriusculum, Koanophyllon mornicola, Koanophyllon eitenii, Koanophyllon guerreroana, Koanophyllon turquinense, Koanophyllon subpurpureum, Koanophyllon jenssenii, Koanophyllon jaegerianum, Koanophyllon reversum, Koanophyllon thysanolepis, Koanophyllon littorale, Koanophyllon tetranthum, Koanophyllon hidrodes, Koanophyllon tatei, Koanophyllon pittieri, Koanophyllon sinaloensis, Koanophyllon galeottii, Koanophyllon albicaulis, Koanophyllon galeana, Koanophyllon calcicola, Koanophyllon iteophyllum, Koanophyllon baccharifolium, Koanophyllon bullescens, Koanophyllon nervosum, Koanophyllon chalceorithales, Koanophyllon tetranfolium, Koanophyllon simillima,

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-110141: 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.
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.