Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilifera
ID:
538206

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cockayne & Laing

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537538



Common Names

  • Anisotome pilifera
  • Hairy Anisotome
  • Hairy Star-flower


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Synonyms

  • Ligusticum piliferum Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Anisotome pilifera (also called Hairy Anisotome, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a soft stem and long, narrow leaves. It is native to North America and is usually found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anisotome pilifera is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and borders. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anisotome pilifera 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 pilifera 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 pilifera

Anisotome pilifera can be found in New Zealand, Australia, and Tasmania.

Anisotome pilifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anisotome pilifera?

Anisotome pilifera

What is the common name of Anisotome pilifera?

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What is the natural habitat of Anisotome pilifera?

Anisotome pilifera 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-2640532: 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.