Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
filifolium
ID:
361510

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 511 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360842



Common Names

  • Leptaleum Filifolium
  • Leptaleum
  • Filifolium


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Synonyms

  • Sisymbrium filiformium Poir. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium filifolium Willd. [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium filicifolium Georgi [unknown]
  • Erysimum radicale Pall. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Leptaleum longisiliquosum Freyn [unknown]
  • Leptaleum hamatum Hemsl. & Lace [unknown]
  • Leptaleum longisilquosum Freyn & Sint. [unknown]
  • Leptaleum pygmaeum DC. [unknown]

Description

Leptaleum filifolium (also called Thread-leaved Leptaleum, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small white flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to tropical Africa. It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Leptaleum filifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptaleum filifolium has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptaleum filifolium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Leptaleum filifolium

Leptaleum filifolium can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Leptaleum filifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptaleum filifolium?

Leptaleum filifolium

What is the common name of Leptaleum filifolium?

Filiform-leaved leptaleum

What is the habitat of Leptaleum filifolium?

It is found in dry, sandy soils, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Species in the Leptaleum genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,