Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
turquinense
ID:
30112

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Alain) Borhidi

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 29: 210 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029441



Common Names

  • Koanophyllon Turquinense
  • Turquinense Koanophyllon
  • Koanophyllon Turquinense


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Description

Koanophyllon turquinense (also called 'Turquoise Groundsel', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, open habitats. It has a woody stem and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Koanophyllon turquinense is an ornamental plant that is commonly used in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive yellow flowers and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Koanophyllon turquinense is a yellow-green head of tubular florets. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and covered in soft hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koanophyllon turquinense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring. Deadheading the flowers will help to promote more blooms.

Where to Find Koanophyllon turquinense

Koanophyllon turquinense can be found in the Middle East, mainly in Turkey and Iran.

Koanophyllon turquinense FAQ

What are the common names of Koanophyllon turquinense?

Turquoise False Dandelion

What is the growth habit of Koanophyllon turquinense?

It is an annual herb with a single stem and a few leaves.

What is the flowering season of Koanophyllon turquinense?

It flowers from April to August.

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-128451: Based on the initial data import
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.