Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
pseudoperfoliata
ID:
49931

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sch.Bip. ex Klatt) R.M.King & H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 22: 150 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000049260

Common Names

  • Koanophyllon pseudoperfoliata
  • False Perfoliate Koanophyllon
  • False Koanophyllon

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium pseudoperfoliatum Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Koanophyllon pseudoperfoliata (also called False Perfoliate, False Perfoliate Koanophyllon, and False Perfoliate Koanophyllon, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, narrow leaves with serrated edges and small yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open woods, thickets, and dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Koanophyllon pseudoperfoliata is used in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, fever, and headaches. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has been used to make dyes for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Koanophyllon pseudoperfoliata has small yellow flowers, with a single seed in each flower. The seeds are small and black, with a thin seed coat. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koanophyllon pseudoperfoliata is a perennial plant that is native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall and division can be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Koanophyllon pseudoperfoliata

Koanophyllon pseudoperfoliata can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Koanophyllon pseudoperfoliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koanophyllon pseudoperfoliata?

Koanophyllon pseudoperfoliata

What is the common name of Koanophyllon pseudoperfoliata?

False Perfoliate Koanophyllon

What is the habitat of Koanophyllon pseudoperfoliata?

It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and 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-14778: 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.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.