Althenia filiformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filiformis
ID:
760046
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Petit
Source:
wcs
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Observ. 1: 451 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000759379
Common Names
- Australian Althenia
- Barrandon's Althenia
- Bilocular Althenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Althenia filiformis (also called Thread-Like Althenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and produces clusters of star-shaped flowers in shades of pink, white, and yellow. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Althenia filiformis is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It can also be used to make baskets and mats. The leaves can be used to make tea.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Althenia filiformis var. barrandonii (Duval-Jouve) García-Mur. & TalaveraAlthenia filiformis var. filiformis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Althenia filiformis are yellow, with red and purple markings. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are short and have two or three green leaves.
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Althenia filiformis can be propagated by division or seed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring or autumn. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a well-draining seed starting mix and keep the soil moist. Germination can take up to three months. Plant the seedlings in a well-draining soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Althenia filiformis
Althenia filiformis can be found in Australia.
Althenia filiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Althenia filiformis?
Althenia filiformis
What is the common name of Althenia filiformis?
Filiform Althenia
What is the natural habitat of Althenia filiformis?
It is native to Australia
Species in the Althenia genus
Species in the Potamogetonaceae family
Althenia australis, Althenia bilocularis, Althenia cylindrocarpa, Althenia filiformis, Althenia orientalis, Althenia preissii, Althenia preisii, Althenia marina, Althenia patentifolia, Althenia hearnii, Althenia tzvelevii, Groenlandia densa, Potamogeton anguillanus, Potamogeton antaicus, Potamogeton apertus, Potamogeton torssandri, Potamogeton australiensis, Potamogeton uruguayensis, Potamogeton zosteriformis, Potamogeton tubulatus, Potamogeton confinis, Potamogeton cooperi, Potamogeton bicupulatus, Potamogeton sudermanicus, Potamogeton cadburyae, Potamogeton biformis, Potamogeton biwaensis, Potamogeton attenuatus, Potamogeton tennesseensis, Potamogeton prussicus, Potamogeton pseudofriesii, Potamogeton quinquenervius, Potamogeton suboblongus, Potamogeton subrufus, Potamogeton subsessilis, Potamogeton spirilliformis, Potamogeton sarmaticus, Potamogeton saxonicus, Potamogeton schreberi, Potamogeton scoliophyllus, Potamogeton ripensis, Potamogeton parmatus, Potamogeton philippinensis, Potamogeton heslop-harrisonii, Potamogeton hoggarensis, Potamogeton gessnacensis, Potamogeton orientalis, Potamogeton faurei, Potamogeton ferrugineus, Potamogeton grovesii,
References
Félix Petit: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Petit' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:602833-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.