Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Species:
filifolium
ID:
620006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 1: 523 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619338



Common Names

  • Conospermum filifolium
  • Thread-Leaved Smokebush
  • Thread-Leaved Conospermum


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Description

Conospermum filifolium (also called Thread-Leaved Smokebush, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has grey-green foliage and small white flowers. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is drought and frost tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Conospermum filifolium is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and floral arrangements. It has a pleasant fragrance and is known for its attractive white flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Conospermum filifolium sub. australe E.M.Benn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Conospermum filifolium are white and bell-shaped, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conospermum filifolium is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to maintain a desired shape. It is also frost tolerant.

Where to Find Conospermum filifolium

Conospermum filifolium is found in Western Australia.

Conospermum filifolium FAQ

What is the common name of Conospermum filifolium?

Thread-leaved Smokebush

What is the growth habit of Conospermum filifolium?

It is an evergreen shrub that typically grows to 3-4' tall and as wide.

What is the soil type of Conospermum filifolium?

It prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun to part shade.

Species in the Conospermum genus

Conospermum acerosum, Conospermum amoenum, Conospermum boreale, Conospermum brachyphyllum, Conospermum bracteosum, Conospermum brownii, Conospermum burgessiorum, Conospermum caeruleum, Conospermum canaliculatum, Conospermum capitatum, Conospermum cinereum, Conospermum coerulescens, Conospermum crassinervium, Conospermum croniniae, Conospermum densiflorum, Conospermum distichum, Conospermum eatoniae, Conospermum ellipticum, Conospermum elongatum, Conospermum ephedroides, Conospermum ericifolium, Conospermum filifolium, Conospermum flexuosum, Conospermum floribundum, Conospermum galeatum, Conospermum glumaceum, Conospermum hookeri, Conospermum huegelii, Conospermum incurvum, Conospermum leianthum, Conospermum longifolium, Conospermum microflorum, Conospermum mitchellii, Conospermum multispicatum, Conospermum nervosum, Conospermum paniculatum, Conospermum patens, Conospermum petiolare, Conospermum polycephalum, Conospermum quadripetalum, Conospermum scaposum, Conospermum sigmoideum, Conospermum spectabile, Conospermum sphacelatum, Conospermum stoechadis, Conospermum taxifolium, Conospermum tenuifolium, Conospermum teretifolium, Conospermum toddii, Conospermum triplinervium,

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

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