Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
gracilipes
ID:
60595

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 258 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059924



Common Names

  • Graceful Koanophyllon
  • Koanophyllon Gracilipes
  • Gracilipes Koanophyllon


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium gracilipes Urb. [unknown]

Description

Koanophyllon gracilipes (also called Slender Koanophyllon, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 20 cm in height. It has white flowers and is native to South America. It is found in disturbed areas, open woods, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Koanophyllon gracilipes is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as headaches and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Koanophyllon gracilipes has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koanophyllon gracilipes is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Koanophyllon gracilipes

Koanophyllon gracilipes is native to the western United States and Canada. It can be found in open woodlands and meadows.

Koanophyllon gracilipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koanophyllon gracilipes?

Koanophyllon gracilipes

What is the family of Koanophyllon gracilipes?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Koanophyllon gracilipes?

Graceful-leaved Koanophyllon

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-1699: 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.