Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filifolia
ID:
538190

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cockayne & Laing

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 43: 366 (1910 publ. 1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537522



Common Names

  • Anisotome filifolia
  • Thread-leaved Anisotome
  • Thread-leaved Star-flower


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Synonyms

  • Ligusticum filifolium Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Gingidium filifolium (Hook.f.) J.W.Dawson [unknown]

Description

Anisotome filifolia (also called Thread-leaved Anisotome, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and small white flowers. It is found in grassland and open woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anisotome filifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anisotome filifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisotome filifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in wet or dry soils. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Anisotome filifolia

Anisotome filifolia can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Anisotome filifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anisotome filifolia?

Anisotome filifolia

What is the common name of Anisotome filifolia?

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What is the natural habitat of Anisotome filifolia?

Anisotome filifolia is found in alpine and subalpine grasslands and shrublands.

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2640517: Based on the initial data import
Leonard Cockayne (1855-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cockayne' in the authors string.
Robert Malcolm Laing (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Laing' in the authors string.