Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
littorale
ID:
35123

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32(3): 260. 1975

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034452



Common Names

  • Koanophyllon littorale
  • Coastal Koanophyllon
  • Coastal False Aster


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium littorale Alain [unknown]

Description

Koanophyllon littorale (also called Coastal Koanophyllon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to California and is found in coastal scrub and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Koanophyllon littorale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Koanophyllon littorale has small, yellow flowers clustered in flat-topped inflorescences. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koanophyllon littorale is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in early spring and late summer. Deadheading the flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Koanophyllon littorale

Koanophyllon littorale is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, France, and Italy.

Koanophyllon littorale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koanophyllon littorale?

Koanophyllon littorale

What is the family of Koanophyllon littorale?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Koanophyllon littorale?

Grasslands and open areas

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-133309: 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.