Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 7: 356 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018476
Common Names
- Ancistrocarphus filagineus
- Filagineus Ancistrocarphus
- Filagineus Bristlehead
Synonyms
- Stylocline filaginea (A.Gray) A.Gray [unknown]
- Stylocline filaginea filaginea [unknown]
- Stylocline filaginea depressa Jeps. [unknown]
Description
Ancistrocarphus filagineus (also called Bristly Sandmat, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 15 cm tall. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and sagebrush flats.
Uses & Benefits
Ancistrocarphus filagineus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with dry, sandy soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ancistrocarphus filagineus is a small white daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is an achene with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small plant with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ancistrocarphus filagineus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Ancistrocarphus filagineus
Ancistrocarphus filagineus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Ancistrocarphus filagineus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ancistrocarphus filagineus?
Ancistrocarphus filagineus
What are the common names of Ancistrocarphus filagineus?
Ferny Burr-Grass
What type of plant is Ancistrocarphus filagineus?
Annual grass
Species in the Ancistrocarphus genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,