Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
filifolius
ID:
34291

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 65: 26, pl. 1 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033620

Common Names

  • Thread-leaved Dyscritothamnus
  • Dyscritothamnus
  • Thread-leaved Dyscritothamnus

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Description

Dyscritothamnus filifolius (also called Thread-Leaved Broom, among many other common names) is a shrub, native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky soils, and is often found in scrublands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Dyscritothamnus filifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyscritothamnus filifolius has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green stems and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyscritothamnus filifolius is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Dyscritothamnus filifolius

Dyscritothamnus filifolius is native to South America and can be found in the wild in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Dyscritothamnus filifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyscritothamnus filifolius?

Dyscritothamnus filifolius

What type of plant is Dyscritothamnus filifolius?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Dyscritothamnus filifolius?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes

Species in the Dyscritothamnus genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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