Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
muricatum
ID:
132799

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 261 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132128

Common Names

  • Koanophyllon Muricatum
  • Rugose Koanophyllon
  • Rugoseleaf Koanophyllon

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium muricatum Alain [unknown]

Description

Koanophyllon muricatum (also called Prickly Koanophyllon, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a sprawling habit and its stems are covered with short hairs. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Koanophyllon muricatum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. Its leaves can be used as a tea and have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Koanophyllon muricatum has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koanophyllon muricatum can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.

Where to Find Koanophyllon muricatum

Koanophyllon muricatum is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.

Koanophyllon muricatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koanophyllon muricatum?

Koanophyllon muricatum

What is the common name of Koanophyllon muricatum?

Mountain Koanophyllon

What is the natural habitat of Koanophyllon muricatum?

Grasslands and disturbed 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-92979: 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.
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.