Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
filifolium
ID:
129588

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 1[8]: 252. 1849 [Aug 1849]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128917



Common Names

  • Threadleaf Greenthread
  • Threadleaf False Gromwell
  • Thelesperma


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Synonyms

  • Thelesperma intermedium Rydb. [unknown]
  • Thelesperma trifidum Britton [unknown]
  • Cosmidium burridgeanum Regel [unknown]
  • Cosmidium filifolium (Hook.) Nutt. [unknown]
  • Coreopsis trifida Poir. [unknown]
  • Thelesperma filifolium filifolium [unknown]
  • Coreopsis filifolia Hook. [unknown]
  • Thelesperma filifolium intermedium (Rydb.) Shinners [unknown]
  • Thelesperma intermedium intermedium [unknown]

Description

Thelesperma filifolium (also called Threadleaf Thelesperma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a woody base and grows to a height of up to 1 meter. Its leaves are lance-shaped and covered in fine hairs. It has white flower heads that bloom in the summer. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Thelesperma filifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thelesperma filifolium has yellow flowers with a black center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and have narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thelesperma filifolium is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. It can be grown from seed in early spring or fall and should be planted in a sunny location. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The plants should be thinned to a spacing of 8-10 inches. The plants can also be divided in the spring or fall. The roots should be divided into sections with at least two buds per section and planted in a prepared bed.

Where to Find Thelesperma filifolium

Thelesperma filifolium can be found in the United States in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Thelesperma filifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thelesperma filifolium?

Thelesperma filifolium

What is the natural habitat of Thelesperma filifolium?

Thelesperma filifolium is native to the western United States and is found in dry, sandy, and rocky habitats.

What is the flowering period of Thelesperma filifolium?

Thelesperma filifolium flowers from April to June.

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-89875: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.