Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
tetranfolium
ID:
47690

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 264. 1975.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000047019



Common Names

  • Four-leaved Koanophyllon
  • Four-leaved False Boneset
  • Four-leaved False Snakeroot


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Description

Koanophyllon tetranfolium (also called Four-Lobed Leaf, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has yellow flowers and four-lobed leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Koanophyllon tetranfolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Koanophyllon tetranfolium has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koanophyllon tetranfolium is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or by division of the root clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer, and the seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. Division of the root clumps can be done in spring or autumn. The divided clumps should be replanted immediately.

Where to Find Koanophyllon tetranfolium

Koanophyllon tetranfolium can be found in Central and South America. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas.

Koanophyllon tetranfolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koanophyllon tetranfolium?

Koanophyllon tetranfolium

What is the natural habitat of Koanophyllon tetranfolium?

It is found in the tropical rainforest of South America.

What are the common uses of Koanophyllon tetranfolium?

It is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.

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-145483: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
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.