Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
monanthum
ID:
115451

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sch.Bip.) T.J.Ayers & B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Sida 13(3): 341 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114780

Common Names

  • Koanophyllon Monanthum
  • Monanthum Broomweed
  • Broomweed

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Description

Koanophyllon monanthum (also called 'One-Flowered Koanophyllon', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Koanophyllon monanthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Koanophyllon monanthum is yellow, with a tubular shape and four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with narrow, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koanophyllon monanthum is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings or division.

Where to Find Koanophyllon monanthum

Koanophyllon monanthum can be found in the southwestern United States.

Koanophyllon monanthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koanophyllon monanthum?

Koanophyllon monanthum

What is the family of Koanophyllon monanthum?

Asteraceae

Where is Koanophyllon monanthum found?

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

Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
Tina J. Ayers (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.J.Ayers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:946963-1: Based on the initial data import