Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ravenii
ID:
72811

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 22: 150 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072140



Common Names

  • Raven's Koanophyllon
  • Koanophyllon Ravenii
  • Raven's Snakeweed


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium ravenii (R.M.King & H.Rob.) B.L.Turner [unknown]

Description

Koanophyllon ravenii (also called Raven's Koanophyllon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, chaparral, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Koanophyllon ravenii is a drought-tolerant plant that can be used as a ground cover in dry conditions. It is also attractive to butterflies and other pollinators, making it a great addition to any garden. It is also known to be a good source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Koanophyllon ravenii has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koanophyllon ravenii can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Koanophyllon ravenii

Koanophyllon ravenii is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the tropical dry forest of Costa Rica.

Koanophyllon ravenii FAQ

What type of plant is Koanophyllon ravenii?

Koanophyllon ravenii is a species of flowering plant in the aster family.

Where is Koanophyllon ravenii found?

Koanophyllon ravenii is native to the mountains of western North America.

What is the scientific name of Koanophyllon ravenii?

The scientific name of Koanophyllon ravenii is Koanophyllon ravenii.

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-28894: 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.