Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
flavidulum
ID:
86349

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb. & Ekman) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 257 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085678

Common Names

  • Koanophyllon flavidulum
  • Flavidulum Koanophyllon
  • Koanophyllon

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium flavidulum Urb. & Ekman [unknown]

Description

Koanophyllon flavidulum (also called Yellow-flowered Fluffweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has small yellow flowers and grows in open grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Koanophyllon flavidulum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Koanophyllon flavidulum is a yellow daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koanophyllon flavidulum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It is a low-growing, mat-forming plant that produces small, yellow flowers in the summer. It is best grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Koanophyllon flavidulum

Koanophyllon flavidulum is native to Central America and can be found in the wild in countries such as Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Koanophyllon flavidulum FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Koanophyllon flavidulum?

Koanophyllon flavidulum prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

What is the ideal temperature for Koanophyllon flavidulum?

Koanophyllon flavidulum prefers temperatures between 65-85 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the best time of year to plant Koanophyllon flavidulum?

Koanophyllon flavidulum can be planted in the spring or fall.

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-4208: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' 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.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.