Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
filiformis
ID:
684164

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Schult.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 6: 120 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683497

Common Names

  • Eustegia filiformis
  • Thread-like Eustegia
  • Thread-like False Bindweed

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Synonyms

  • Apocynum filiforme Thunb. [unknown]
  • Eustegia humilis E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Eustegia lonchitis E.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Eustegia filiformis (also called Thread-like Eustegia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to China. It has small, white flowers and ovate leaves. It grows in forests, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Eustegia filiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eustegia filiformis is white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eustegia filiformis is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagate by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Eustegia filiformis

Eustegia filiformis is found in South America.

Eustegia filiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eustegia filiformis?

Eustegia filiformis

What is the family of Eustegia filiformis?

Geometridae

What is the habitat of Eustegia filiformis?

Grasslands and meadows

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2805302: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.