Syringodium filiforme - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filiforme
ID:
740778
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kütz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Alg. Mar. Exsicc. 9: 426 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000740111
Common Names
- Threadlike Syringodium
- Syringodium filiforme
- Filiforme Syringodium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Cymodocea filiforme (Kütz.) Correll [unknown]
Description
Syringodium filiforme (also called Manatee Grass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaryllis family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky habitats. It has white flowers and narrow, strap-like leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Syringodium filiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful white flower that blooms in the summer and is a great addition to any garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Syringodium filiforme has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and spindly.
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Syringodium filiforme is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Syringodium filiforme
Syringodium filiforme is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and can be found in the coastal waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
Syringodium filiforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syringodium filiforme?
Syringodium filiforme
What is the common name of Syringodium filiforme?
Manatee grass
What is the natural habitat of Syringodium filiforme?
It is found in shallow coastal waters
Species in the Syringodium genus
Species in the Cymodoceaceae family
Amphibolis antarctica, Amphibolis griffithii, Amphibolis antarctica, Cymodocea angustata, Cymodocea nodosa, Cymodocea rotundata, Halodule bermudensis, Halodule ciliata, Halodule emarginata, Halodule pinifolia, Halodule uninervis, Halodule wrightii, Halodule serratifolia, Syringodium filiforme, Syringodium isoetifolium, Thalassodendron pachyrhizum, Thalassodendron ciliatum, Thalassodendron leptocaule, Oceana serrulata,
References
Friedrich Traugott Kützing (1807-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kütz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:248576-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.