Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
grandiceps
ID:
115898

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Wright) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49(1): 5. 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115227

Common Names

  • Koanophyllon grandiceps
  • Grandiceps Koanophyllon
  • Grandiceps Koanophyllum

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium grandiceps C.Wright [unknown]

Description

Koanophyllon grandiceps (also called Grandiceps Koanophyllon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a woody stem and a dense, rounded crown of small, green leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in grasslands, meadows, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Koanophyllon grandiceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Koanophyllon grandiceps is a yellow-green, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, bright green and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koanophyllon grandiceps is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When sowing the seeds, it is important to keep the soil moist and warm. The seedlings should be thinned out when they reach a height of about 10 cm. Cuttings can be taken from the stems and planted in moist soil. They should be kept in a warm, sunny spot and watered regularly.

Where to Find Koanophyllon grandiceps

Koanophyllon grandiceps is native to the tropical regions of South America.

Koanophyllon grandiceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koanophyllon grandiceps?

Koanophyllon grandiceps

What is the common name of Koanophyllon grandiceps?

Grandiceps Koanophyllon

What is the natural habitat of Koanophyllon grandiceps?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-76694: 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.
Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.