Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pitonianum
ID:
128367

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 262 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127696

Common Names

  • Pitonian Koanophyllon
  • Pitonian Aster
  • Pitonian Daisy

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Description

Koanophyllon pitonianum (also called Piton's Koanophyllon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm in height. It is native to Mexico and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Koanophyllon pitonianum is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Koanophyllon pitonianum has yellow flowers with a single yellow center disk. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped with a white tuft of hairs attached. The seedlings are small, with a single round leaf and a single yellow flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koanophyllon pitonianum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun but will need more frequent watering. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to germinate. Division is the preferred method of propagation.

Where to Find Koanophyllon pitonianum

Koanophyllon pitonianum can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Koanophyllon pitonianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koanophyllon pitonianum?

Koanophyllon pitonianum

Where is Koanophyllon pitonianum found?

Koanophyllon pitonianum is found in Mexico.

What is the growth habit of Koanophyllon pitonianum?

Koanophyllon pitonianum is an evergreen shrub with a rosette of leaves and a flowering stem.

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-88692: 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.