Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Rob.) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 22: 151 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000047582
Common Names
- Koanophyllon simillima
- False Boneset
- False Eupatorium
Description
Koanophyllon simillima (also called Similar Koanophyllon, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, meadows, and prairies. It has white flower heads with a diameter of 1-2 cm, and the leaves are linear and hairy.
Uses & Benefits
Koanophyllon simillima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used in dried flower arrangements. It is also used as a food source and in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Koanophyllon simillima is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white, hairy stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Koanophyllon simillima is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Koanophyllon simillima
Koanophyllon simillima can be found in the Mediterranean region, in countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Koanophyllon simillima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Koanophyllon simillima?
Koanophyllon simillima
What is the common name of Koanophyllon simillima?
Similar Koanophyllon
What is the natural habitat of Koanophyllon simillima?
Dry, open woods and fields
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,