Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sorensenii
ID:
87626

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 23: 395 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086955



Common Names

  • Koanophyllon
  • Sorenson's Koanophyllon
  • Sorenson's Desert-thorn


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Description

Koanophyllon sorensenii (also called 'Sorensen's Koanophyllon', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a low-growing habit and grows in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Koanophyllon sorensenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Koanophyllon sorensenii is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koanophyllon sorensenii is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed sown in spring.

Where to Find Koanophyllon sorensenii

Koanophyllon sorensenii can be found in the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Peru and Ecuador.

Koanophyllon sorensenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koanophyllon sorensenii?

Koanophyllon sorensenii

What is the common name of Koanophyllon sorensenii?

Sorensen's thistle

What is the family of Koanophyllon sorensenii?

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

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:133619-2: Based on the initial data import