Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
filiforme
ID:
94284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 34(3): 190 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093613



Common Names

  • Threadleaf Porophyllum
  • Porophyllum Filiforme
  • Filiforme Porophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Porophyllum filifolium A.Gray [unknown]
  • Porophyllum filifolium A.Gray ex S.Watson [unknown]

Description

Porophyllum filiforme (also called Slender Porophyllum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a simple stem with small, white flowers and linear leaves. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in open areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Porophyllum filiforme is used as an ornamental plant and as an ingredient in herbal medicines. It can also be used to attract birds and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Porophyllum filiforme has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porophyllum filiforme is an annual herb that can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in early spring. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, bright area.

Where to Find Porophyllum filiforme

Porophyllum filiforme can be found in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.

Porophyllum filiforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porophyllum filiforme?

Porophyllum filiforme

What is the common name of Porophyllum filiforme?

Threadleaf Porophyllum

What is the habitat of Porophyllum filiforme?

Porophyllum filiforme is found in dry, rocky, open woodlands, hillsides, and roadsides 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-49829: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.