Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
filifolia
ID:
1409209

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rye) C.S.P.Foster & Henwood

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 29(3): 194. 2016 [29 Nov 2016]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421674





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Description

Pimelea filifolia (also called 'Rice Flower', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to Australia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It is an erect shrub, growing up to 1.5 meters tall, with narrow, linear leaves and small, white, five-petaled flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pimelea filifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pimelea filifolia are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Pimelea filifolia

Pimelea filifolia is found in the temperate forests of Australia.

Pimelea filifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pimelea filifolia?

Pimelea filifolia

What is the common name of Pimelea filifolia?

Thread-leaved pimelea

Where is Pimelea filifolia found?

It is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil

Species in the Pimelea genus

Pimelea villosa, Pimelea traversii, Pimelea tomentosa, Pimelea microphylla, Pimelea prostrata, Pimelea poppelwellii, Pimelea longifolia, Pimelea angulata, Pimelea lyallii, Pimelea buxifolia, Pimelea gnidia, Pimelea orthia, Pimelea xenica, Pimelea carnosa, Pimelea sporadica, Pimelea eremitica, Pimelea acra, Pimelea ignota, Pimelea mesoa, Pimelea dura, Pimelea notia, Pimelea declivis, Pimelea cryptica, Pimelea nitens, Pimelea hirta, Pimelea barbata, Pimelea mimosa, Pimelea oreophila, Pimelea strigosa, Pimelea elongata, Pimelea cremnophila, Pimelea filiformis, Pimelea aquilonia, Pimelea interioris, Pimelea pagophila, Pimelea spinescens, Pimelea octophylla, Pimelea ciliolaris, Pimelea ammocharis, Pimelea physodes, Pimelea neokyrea, Pimelea rosea, Pimelea brevistyla, Pimelea calcicola, Pimelea ciliata, Pimelea rara, Pimelea lehmanniana, Pimelea pelinos, Pimelea treyvaudii, Pimelea suteri,

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

References

Barbara Lynette Rye (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rye' in the authors string.
Murray J. Henwood: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henwood' in the authors string.
Charles S.P. Foster: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.P.Foster' in the authors string.