Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
filifolia
ID:
762758

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 17: 381 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762091

Common Names

  • Brodiaea filifolia
  • Filifolia Lily
  • Filifolia Climbing Lily

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Description

Brodiaea filifolia (also called Thread-leaved Brodiaea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Liliaceae family. It is native to California, and is found in grasslands and woodlands. It has a clumping habit and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its flowers are white to yellowish-green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Brodiaea filifolia is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brodiaea filifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brodiaea filifolia is a bulbous perennial native to California. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division of the bulbs in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seed-raising mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Brodiaea filifolia

Brodiaea filifolia is native to California, USA. It can be found in dry grasslands and chaparral.

Brodiaea filifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brodiaea filifolia?

Brodiaea filifolia

What is the common name of Brodiaea filifolia?

Filifolia Brodiaea

What is the natural habitat of Brodiaea filifolia?

Tropical and subtropical dry shrublands

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-301072: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.