Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
wetmorei
ID:
132894

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 28: 67 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132223



Common Names

  • Wetmore's Koanophyllon
  • Koanophyllon
  • Wetmore's Koanophyllon


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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium hypomalacum wetmorei B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Koanophyllon wetmorei (also called Wetmore's Koanophyllon, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a slender, branched stem and small, white flowers. It is native to the southwestern United States and grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Koanophyllon wetmorei is used as an herbal remedy to treat respiratory issues, such as coughs, colds, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Koanophyllon wetmorei is yellow and daisy-like, with a single head of ray florets and a center of disc florets. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koanophyllon wetmorei is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.

Where to Find Koanophyllon wetmorei

Koanophyllon wetmorei is native to the western United States and can be found in California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

Koanophyllon wetmorei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koanophyllon wetmorei?

Koanophyllon wetmorei

What is the common name of Koanophyllon wetmorei?

Wetmore's Desert-thorn

What is the natural habitat of Koanophyllon wetmorei?

It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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-93067: 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.