Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
filiformis
ID:
594877

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.A.Bruce) C.C.Towns.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Publ. Cairo Univ. Herb. 7-8: 71 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594209

Common Names

  • Filiformis Orchid
  • Centemopsis Filiformis
  • Centemopsis Filiformis

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Description

Centemopsis filiformis (also called thread-like centemopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Angola. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of 10 cm. Its leaves are round to kidney-shaped and the flowers are small and white. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Centemopsis filiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centemopsis filiformis is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centemopsis filiformis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Centemopsis filiformis

Centemopsis filiformis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, and can be found in moist, shady areas.

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Asteraceae

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-2708928: Based on the initial data import
Eileen Adelaide Bruce (1905-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Bruce' in the authors string.
Clifford Charles Townsend (1926-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Towns.' in the authors string.