Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filiformis
ID:
1335856

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.D.Winter

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 298(1): 75 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348310



Common Names

  • Normantha filiformis
  • N. filiformis
  • Filiformis


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Description

Normantha filiformis (also called 'Filiformis', among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central America, where it grows in moist forests. It has a woody stem and its leaves are linear and lanceolate in shape. It produces small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Normantha filiformis has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Normantha filiformis has small, white flowers that are arranged in an umbel-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are arranged in a fan-like pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Normantha filiformis is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Normantha filiformis

Normantha filiformis is native to North America and can be found in the United States and Canada.

Normantha filiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Normantha filiformis?

Normantha filiformis

What is the common name of Normantha filiformis?

Thread-like Normantha

What is the natural habitat of Normantha filiformis?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and open woodlands

Species in the Normantha genus

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

Pieter J.D. Winter (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.D.Winter' in the authors string.