Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
capillaceum
ID:
1263679

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Michx.) Raf.

Source:
tro

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. (Geneva) 1: 217 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263017



Common Names

  • Ptilimnium capillaceum
  • Capillaceum Ptilimnium
  • Hair-like Ptilimnium


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Description

Ptilimnium capillaceum (also called Hair-like Ptilimnium, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a slender stem and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ptilimnium capillaceum is used as an ornamental plant and as a ground cover. It can also be used as an insect repellent and to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ptilimnium capillaceum is a yellow-green in colour and has a star-shaped form. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptilimnium capillaceum is an upright, evergreen perennial that grows to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Sow seed in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ptilimnium capillaceum

Ptilimnium capillaceum is native to the southeastern United States. It can be found in dry and open habitats, such as chaparral, grassland, and open woodlands.

Ptilimnium capillaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptilimnium capillaceum?

Ptilimnium capillaceum

What is the common name of Ptilimnium capillaceum?

Hair-Leaf Mock Bishopweed

What is the natural habitat of Ptilimnium capillaceum?

It is found in wet woods, swamps, and stream banks in the eastern United States.

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 tro-50205255: Based on the initial data import
André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.