Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
filipes
ID:
1287592

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) J.M.Porter & L.A.Johnson

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Aliso 19: 80 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286930



Common Names

  • Leptosiphon filipes
  • Thread Leptosiphon
  • Filipes Leptosiphon


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Description

Leptosiphon filipes (also called Thread-stemmed linanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Leptosiphon filipes is a fern that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptosiphon filipes has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptosiphon filipes can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and full sun. Water regularly, but do not overwater.

Where to Find Leptosiphon filipes

Leptosiphon filipes is native to Australia.

Leptosiphon filipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptosiphon filipes?

Leptosiphon filipes

What type of plant is Leptosiphon filipes?

Herb

What is the common name of Leptosiphon filipes?

Thread-leaved leptosiphon

Species in the Leptosiphon genus

Species in the Polemoniaceae family

Acanthogilia gloriosa, Aliciella caespitosa, Aliciella formosa, Aliciella haydenii, Aliciella heterostyla, Aliciella humillima, Aliciella hutchinsifolia, Aliciella latifolia, Aliciella leptomeria, Aliciella lottiae, Aliciella mcvickerae, Aliciella micromeria, Aliciella nyensis, Aliciella pentstemonoides, Aliciella pinnatifida, Aliciella ripleyi, Aliciella sedifolia, Aliciella stenothyrsa, Aliciella subacaulis, Aliciella subnuda, Aliciella tenuis, Aliciella triodon, Aliciella monoensis, Aliciella cliffordii, Allophyllum divaricatum, Allophyllum gilioides, Allophyllum glutinosum, Allophyllum integrifolium, Allophyllum nemophilophyllum, Bonplandia geminiflora, Bonplandia linearis, Bryantiella palmeri, Cantua dendritica, Cantua mediamnis, Cantua volcanica, Cantua alutacea, Cantua bicolor, Cantua buxifolia, Cantua candelilla, Cantua coerulea, Cantua cordata, Cantua cuzcoensis, Cantua flexuosa, Cantua glutinosa, Cantua hibrida, Cantua longifolia, Cantua megapotamica, Cantua ovata, Cantua pyrifolia, Cantua quercifolia,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50338310: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
James Mark Porter (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Porter' in the authors string.
Leigh Alma Johnson (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.Johnson' in the authors string.