Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 578 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000707351
Common Names
- Filiformis Goodenia
- Thread-like Goodenia
- Thread-like Native Daisy
Synonyms
- Velleia lanceolata Lindl. [unknown]
- Aillya umbellata de Vriese [unknown]
- Aillya umbellata deticulata de Vriese [unknown]
- Aillya umbellata procumbens de Vriese [unknown]
- Aillya umbellata spathulata de Vriese [unknown]
Description
Goodenia filiformis (also called Thread-leaved Goodenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb or subshrub with thin, thread-like leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Goodenia filiformis is a low-growing, spreading shrub with yellow flowers. It is often used as a ground cover in gardens, and its flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Goodenia filiformis has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Goodenia filiformis is a hardy, drought tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny position. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems.
Where to Find Goodenia filiformis
Goodenia filiformis can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Victoria.
Goodenia filiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Goodenia filiformis?
Goodenia filiformis
What is the natural habitat of Goodenia filiformis?
Grassland
What is the distribution of Goodenia filiformis?
Australia
Species in the Goodenia genus
Goodenia hartiana,
Goodenia pedicellata,
Goodenia corralina,
Goodenia granitica,
Goodenia jaurdiensis,
Goodenia salina,
Goodenia turleyae,
Goodenia affinis,
Goodenia albiflora,
Goodenia amplexans,
Goodenia anfracta,
Goodenia angustifolia,
Goodenia arachnoidea,
Goodenia arenicola,
Goodenia argillacea,
Goodenia armitiana,
Goodenia armstrongiana,
Goodenia arthrotricha,
Goodenia atriplexifolia,
Goodenia azurea,
Goodenia bellidifolia,
Goodenia benthamiana,
Goodenia berardiana,
Goodenia berringbinensis,
Goodenia bicolor,
Goodenia blackiana,
Goodenia brachypoda,
Goodenia brunnea,
Goodenia byrnesii,
Goodenia caerulea,
Goodenia calcarata,
Goodenia cambodiana,
Goodenia campestris,
Goodenia centralis,
Goodenia chambersii,
Goodenia chthonocephala,
Goodenia cirrifica,
Goodenia claytoniacea,
Goodenia concinna,
Goodenia convexa,
Goodenia coronopifolia,
Goodenia corynocarpa,
Goodenia crenata,
Goodenia cusackiana,
Goodenia cycloptera,
Goodenia cylindrocarpa,
Goodenia debilis,
Goodenia decurrens,
Goodenia decursiva,
Goodenia delicata,
Species in the Goodeniaceae family
Anthotium humile,
Anthotium junciforme,
Anthotium odontophyllum,
Anthotium rubriflorum,
Brunonia australis,
Coopernookia barbata,
Coopernookia chisholmii,
Coopernookia georgei,
Coopernookia polygalacea,
Coopernookia scabridiuscula,
Coopernookia strophiolata,
Crossotoma spinescens,
Crossotoma oleoides,
Dampiera adpressa,
Dampiera alata,
Dampiera altissima,
Dampiera angulata,
Dampiera anonyma,
Dampiera atriplicina,
Dampiera candicans,
Dampiera carinata,
Dampiera cervula,
Dampiera cinerea,
Dampiera conospermoides,
Dampiera coronata,
Dampiera decurrens,
Dampiera deltoidea,
Dampiera dentata,
Dampiera discolor,
Dampiera diversifolia,
Dampiera dysantha,
Dampiera eriantha,
Dampiera eriocephala,
Dampiera fasciculata,
Dampiera ferruginea,
Dampiera fitzgeraldensis,
Dampiera fusca,
Dampiera galbraithiana,
Dampiera glabrescens,
Dampiera haematotricha,
Dampiera hederacea,
Dampiera heteroptera,
Dampiera incana,
Dampiera juncea,
Dampiera krauseana,
Dampiera lanceolata,
Dampiera latealata,
Dampiera lavandulacea,
Dampiera leptoclada,
Dampiera lindleyi,