Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
filiforme
ID:
127051

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sherff

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 95: 498 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126380



Common Names

  • Tetramolopium
  • Filiform Tetramolopium
  • Wireleaf Tetramolopium


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Synonyms

  • Tetramolopium filiforme filiforme [unknown]

Description

Tetramolopium filiforme (also called Thread-like Tetramolopium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Hawaiian Islands. It grows in dry, open areas such as lava fields and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Tetramolopium filiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Tetramolopium filiforme var. polyphyllum (Sherff) Lowrey

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetramolopium filiforme is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetramolopium filiforme is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Tetramolopium filiforme

Tetramolopium filiforme can be found in the dry, rocky areas of the Hawaiian Islands, including Maui, Kauai, and Oahu.

Tetramolopium filiforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetramolopium filiforme?

Tetramolopium filiforme

What type of plant is Tetramolopium filiforme?

Herb

Where is Tetramolopium filiforme found?

Hawaii

Species in the Tetramolopium genus

Tetramolopium consanguineum, Tetramolopium rockii, Tetramolopium lanatum, Tetramolopium wilhelminae, Tetramolopium tenerrimum, Tetramolopium crepatutarum, Tetramolopium gracile, Tetramolopium flaccidum, Tetramolopium alinae, Tetramolopium conyzoides, Tetramolopium humile, Tetramolopium capillare, Tetramolopium virgatum, Tetramolopium capellaense, Tetramolopium pioraense, Tetramolopium sylvae, Tetramolopium cinereum, Tetramolopium mitiaroense, Tetramolopium procumbens, Tetramolopium spathulatum, Tetramolopium ericoides, Tetramolopium bicolor, Tetramolopium ciliatum, Tetramolopium tenue, Tetramolopium vagans, Tetramolopium fasciculatum, Tetramolopium klossii, Tetramolopium arenarium, Tetramolopium distichum, Tetramolopium macrum, Tetramolopium carstenszense, Tetramolopium remyi, Tetramolopium piloso-villosum, Tetramolopium prostratum, Tetramolopium filiforme, Tetramolopium pumilum, Tetramolopium corallioides, Tetramolopium lepidotum,

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