Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
barahonense
ID:
82472

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 255 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081801



Common Names

  • Barahon Daisy
  • Koanophyllon
  • Violet Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium barahonense Urb. [unknown]

Description

Koanophyllon barahonense (also called Barahona Koanophyllon, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that is native to the Dominican Republic. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary flower heads with yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. It grows in dry forests and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Koanophyllon barahonense is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer and attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Koanophyllon barahonense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koanophyllon barahonense is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Koanophyllon barahonense

Koanophyllon barahonense is endemic to the Barahona Province in the Dominican Republic.

Koanophyllon barahonense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koanophyllon barahonense?

Koanophyllon barahonense

What is the common name of Koanophyllon barahonense?

Barahon's Koanophyllon

What is the natural habitat of Koanophyllon barahonense?

Arid regions of South Africa

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-38339: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
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.