Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sinaloense
ID:
1247536

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 63(3): 202 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246874

Common Names

  • Koanophyllon sinaloense
  • Koanophyllon
  • Sinaloense

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Description

Koanophyllon sinaloense (also called Sinaloan Koanophyllon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small white flowers and is found in dry, sandy soils, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Koanophyllon sinaloense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Koanophyllon sinaloense has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koanophyllon sinaloense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and to divide the plants in the fall.

Where to Find Koanophyllon sinaloense

Koanophyllon sinaloense is native to the Mexican states of Sinaloa and Sonora. It can be found growing in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands and scrublands.

Koanophyllon sinaloense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koanophyllon sinaloense?

Koanophyllon sinaloense

What is the common name of Koanophyllon sinaloense?

Sinaloan Koanophyllon

What is the natural habitat of Koanophyllon sinaloense?

Koanophyllon sinaloense is native to Mexico, where it is found in dry forests and scrublands.

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 tro-50138659: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.