Achyropsis filifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filifolia
ID:
517231
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.C.Towns.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 34: 431 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516563
Common Names
- Thread-Leaf Chaff Flower
- Thread-Leaf Achyranthes
- Thread-Leaf Chaffhead
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Achyropsis filifolia (also called Thread-leaved Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge with a grass-like appearance. It is native to Europe, Asia and North America and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Achyropsis 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
Achyropsis filifolia has small white flowers that are clustered together in a single inflorescence. Its seeds are small and winged, and its seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Achyropsis filifolia is a succulent plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the plant. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted. The plant should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly during the growing season. It is also important to protect the plant from frost and extreme temperatures.
Where to Find Achyropsis filifolia
Achyropsis filifolia can be found in wet places such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows in the southeastern United States.
Achyropsis filifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Achyropsis filifolia?
Achyropsis filifolia
What is the common name of Achyropsis filifolia?
Thread-like Beakrush
What is the natural habitat of Achyropsis filifolia?
Wetlands, marshes, and swamps
Species in the Achyropsis genus
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2617966: Based on the initial data import
Clifford Charles Townsend (1926-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Towns.' in the authors string.