Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
obtusissimum
ID:
69002

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 261 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068331



Common Names

  • Obtusissimum Koanophyllon
  • Koanophyllon obtusissimum
  • Obtusissimum False Aster


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium obtusissmum DC. [unknown]
  • Eupatorium villosum Bertero ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Koanophyllon obtusissimum (also called Obtuse-leaved Koanophyllon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, rocky slopes and canyons. Its leaves are small, oblong, and have a grayish-green color.

Uses & Benefits

Koanophyllon obtusissimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Koanophyllon obtusissimum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm and a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are green with a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koanophyllon obtusissimum is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the root clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame, and the seedlings should be transplanted in the following spring.

Where to Find Koanophyllon obtusissimum

Koanophyllon obtusissimum is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Koanophyllon obtusissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koanophyllon obtusissimum?

Koanophyllon obtusissimum

What is the natural habitat of Koanophyllon obtusissimum?

Dry slopes and canyons

What is the typical height of Koanophyllon obtusissimum?

Up to 1 m

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-25183: 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.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.