Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
gibbosum
ID:
93475

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 258 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092804



Common Names

  • Koanophyllon
  • Gibbousleaf False Hawksbeard
  • Gibbousleaf Hawkweed


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Description

Koanophyllon gibbosum (also called Pectis gibbosa, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in open, dry areas such as deserts, grasslands, and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Koanophyllon gibbosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Koanophyllon gibbosum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koanophyllon gibbosum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It should be planted in spring or fall and can be divided every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Koanophyllon gibbosum

Koanophyllon gibbosum is native to North America and can be found in moist woodlands and along streams.

Koanophyllon gibbosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koanophyllon gibbosum?

Koanophyllon gibbosum

What type of plant is Koanophyllon gibbosum?

Annual herb

Where is Koanophyllon gibbosum found?

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-49044: 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.