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
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.
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,