Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
filiformis
ID:
605015

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Delarbre

Source:
cmp

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Fl. Auvergne , ed. 2: 29 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604347



Common Names

  • Cicendia filiformis
  • Thread-like Cicendia
  • Thread-like-flowered Cicendia


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Synonyms

  • Exacum filiforme Willd. [unknown]

Description

Cicendia filiformis (also called Thread-like Cicendia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Venezuela and Colombia and is found in montane forests at elevations of 1,500–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Cicendia filiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to add texture and color to flower beds and borders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cicendia filiformis has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cicendia filiformis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be propagated by division in spring.

Where to Find Cicendia filiformis

Cicendia filiformis can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Cicendia filiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cicendia filiformis?

Cicendia filiformis

What is the family of Cicendia filiformis?

Acanthaceae

What is the origin of Cicendia filiformis?

Africa

Species in the Cicendia genus

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Antoine Delarbre (1724-1807): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delarbre' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:366948-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.