Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
filifolius
ID:
1769

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1(6): 317 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001098



Common Names

  • Hymenopappus filifolius
  • Threadleaf Hymenopappus
  • Threadleaf Woolly-white


Searching for Hymenopappus filifolius? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Rothia filifolia Kuntze [deprecated]
  • Hymenopappus filifolius filifolius [unknown]
  • Hymenopappus tenuifolius Douglas ex Hook. [unknown]

Description

Hymenopappus filifolius (also called Threadleaf Hymenopappus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenopappus filifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and birds to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hymenopappus filifolius var. lugens (Greene) Jeps.
Hymenopappus filifolius var. luteus (Nutt.) B.L.Turner
Hymenopappus filifolius var. parvulus (Greene) B.L.Turner
Hymenopappus filifolius var. cinereus I.M.Johnst.
Hymenopappus filifolius var. pauciflorus (I.M.Johnst.) B.L.Turner
Hymenopappus filifolius var. nudipes (Maguire) B.L.Turner
Hymenopappus filifolius var. tomentosus (Rydb.) B.L.Turner
Hymenopappus filifolius var. polycephalus (Osterh.) B.L.Turner
Hymenopappus filifolius var. nanus (Rydb.) B.L.Turner
Hymenopappus filifolius var. eriopodus (A.Nelson) B.L.Turner
Hymenopappus filifolius var. idahoensis B.L.Turner
Hymenopappus filifolius var. megacephalus B.L.Turner

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenopappus filifolius is a yellow-green color and has a single head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

Searching for Hymenopappus filifolius? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenopappus filifolius is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sandy soils in the southwestern United States. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Cuttings can also be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Hymenopappus filifolius

Hymenopappus filifolius can be found in the southwestern United States, from California to Arizona.

Hymenopappus filifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenopappus filifolius?

Hymenopappus filifolius

What is the common name of Hymenopappus filifolius?

Threadleaf Hymenopappus

What is the natural habitat of Hymenopappus filifolius?

It is found in dry, open woods and grasslands in the southwestern United States.

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,

References