Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
                
                
                    
Source:
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Year:
1975
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 260 (1975)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017156
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Koanophyllon mesoreopolum
- Mesoreopolitan Koanophyllon
- Mesoreopolitan False-mallow
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Eupatorium mesoreopolum B.L.Rob. [unknown]
 
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Koanophyllon mesoreopolum (also called false dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to North America and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Koanophyllon mesoreopolum is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat skin conditions, respiratory ailments, and digestive issues.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Koanophyllon mesoreopolum is yellow with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Koanophyllon mesoreopolum is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in spring, and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a light, well-drained soil. They should be kept moist until they are established.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Koanophyllon mesoreopolum
                        
                            Koanophyllon mesoreopolum can be found in the Mediterranean region.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Koanophyllon mesoreopolum FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Koanophyllon mesoreopolum?
Koanophyllon mesoreopolum
What is the common name of Koanophyllon mesoreopolum?
Mesoreopolitan Koanophyllon
What is the natural habitat of Koanophyllon mesoreopolum?
Open grassland and scrub in the western United States
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,