Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
silvaticum
ID:
20919

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 263 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020248



Common Names

  • Koanophyllon
  • Woodland Sunflower
  • Woodland Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium silvaticum B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Koanophyllon silvaticum (also called Forest Groundsel, among many other common names) is an annual flower native to North America. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is shade tolerant. It has a clumping habit and its leaves are lance-shaped and green. It produces small yellow flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Koanophyllon silvaticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for medicinal and culinary purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Koanophyllon silvaticum has small, white flowers that bloom in the late summer. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koanophyllon silvaticum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Koanophyllon silvaticum

Koanophyllon silvaticum is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Koanophyllon silvaticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koanophyllon silvaticum?

Koanophyllon silvaticum

What is the common name of Koanophyllon silvaticum?

Koanophyllon

What is the family of Koanophyllon silvaticum?

Asteraceae

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-119578: 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.
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.