Status:
valid
Authors:
(Turcz.) Paul G.Wilson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 8(3): 373 (1992): (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067118
Common Names
- Threadleaf schoenia
- Thread-leaf schoenia
- Schoenia filifolia
Description
Schoenia filifolia (also called Needleleaf Schoenia, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow-orange flowers and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is native to North America and is found in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Schoenia filifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Schoenia filifolia sub. subulifolia (F.Muell.) Paul G.Wilson
Schoenia filifolia sub. filifolia
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schoenia filifolia has yellow flowers with a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have multiple stems with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schoenia filifolia is a perennial flowering plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When growing from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and place it in a pot filled with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Schoenia filifolia
Schoenia filifolia is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Schoenia filifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schoenia filifolia?
Schoenia filifolia
What is the common name of Schoenia filifolia?
Threadleaf schoenia
Where is Schoenia filifolia found?
Schoenia filifolia is found in the southeastern United States.
Species in the Schoenia 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,