Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
porphyrocladum
ID:
136828

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 262 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136157

Common Names

  • Porphyrocladum Koanophyllon
  • Purple-clad Koanophyllon
  • Purple-clad Leaf

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Synonyms

  • Eupatorium porphyrocladum Urb. & Ekman [unknown]

Description

Koanophyllon porphyrocladum (also called 'Purple-Veined Koanophyllon', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves with purple veins and small white flowers. It prefers dry, well-drained soils in full sun and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Koanophyllon porphyrocladum is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive pink flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Koanophyllon porphyrocladum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koanophyllon porphyrocladum is a shrub that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Koanophyllon porphyrocladum

Koanophyllon porphyrocladum is native to Mexico and can be found in dry and semi-dry habitats. It is also found in the southwestern United States, including Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.

Koanophyllon porphyrocladum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koanophyllon porphyrocladum?

Koanophyllon porphyrocladum

What is the family of Koanophyllon porphyrocladum?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Koanophyllon porphyrocladum?

Brazil

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-96878: 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.