Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hosanensis
ID:
31788

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 47: 259 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031117

Common Names

  • Hosan Kaunia
  • Hosan Hawkweed
  • Hosan False Dandelion

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium hosanense B.L.Rob. [unknown]

Description

Kaunia hosanensis (also called Hosan Kaunia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes, and has yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Kaunia hosanensis is used as a medicinal plant and for its ornamental value in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kaunia hosanensis is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kaunia hosanensis is a perennial herb native to Japan. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Kaunia hosanensis

Kaunia hosanensis can be found in the mountains of Taiwan.

Kaunia hosanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kaunia hosanensis?

Kaunia hosanensis

What is the common name of Kaunia hosanensis?

Hosan Kaunia

What type of plant is Kaunia hosanensis?

Herbaceous perennial

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-130094: 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.