Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
flexilis
ID:
133812

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 22: 150 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133141



Common Names

  • Koanophyllon Flexilis
  • Flexible Koanophyllon
  • Flexible False-Mint


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Synonyms

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

Description

Koanophyllon flexilis (also called Flexible Koanophyllon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long, thin stem with small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Koanophyllon flexilis is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It can also be used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Koanophyllon flexilis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koanophyllon flexilis is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring, and the seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Koanophyllon flexilis

Koanophyllon flexilis is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Koanophyllon flexilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koanophyllon flexilis?

Koanophyllon flexilis

What is the common name of Koanophyllon flexilis?

Flexible koanophyllon

What is the natural habitat of Koanophyllon flexilis?

It is native to South America

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-93960: 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.