Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
filifolia
ID:
579588

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 21: 293 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000578920

Common Names

  • Thread-leaved Rock-cress
  • Thread-leaved Rock Daisy
  • Thread-leaved Daisy

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Description

Calandrinia filifolia (also called 'Thread-leaved Redmaids', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in dry areas, such as rocky outcrops and sandy soils. It has small, thread-like leaves and tall, slender stems that can reach up to 1 meter in height.

Uses & Benefits

Calandrinia filifolia is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover and as a border plant. The plant is drought-tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. The leaves of the plant can be used to make a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calandrinia filifolia has bright yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calandrinia filifolia is a perennial plant that grows in a wide range of climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, division, or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or summer, and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Calandrinia filifolia

Calandrinia filifolia is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Calandrinia filifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calandrinia filifolia?

Calandrinia filifolia

What is the common name of Calandrinia filifolia?

Thread-leaved calandrinia

What is the natural habitat of Calandrinia filifolia?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South America

Species in the Calandrinia genus

Calandrinia crispisepala, Calandrinia kalanniensis, Calandrinia translucens, Calandrinia acaulis, Calandrinia acuminata, Calandrinia aegialitis, Calandrinia affinis, Calandrinia alba, Calandrinia arenicola, Calandrinia argentea, Calandrinia balonensis, Calandrinia bandurriae, Calandrinia biflora, Calandrinia bracteosa, Calandrinia brevipedata, Calandrinia breweri, Calandrinia caesia, Calandrinia caespitosa, Calandrinia calycotricha, Calandrinia calyptrata, Calandrinia carolinii, Calandrinia ciliata, Calandrinia colchaguensis, Calandrinia compacta, Calandrinia composita, Calandrinia compressa, Calandrinia conferta, Calandrinia corrigioloides, Calandrinia corymbosa, Calandrinia crassifolia, Calandrinia creethae, Calandrinia cygnorum, Calandrinia cylindrica, Calandrinia depressa, Calandrinia dielsii, Calandrinia dipetala, Calandrinia disperma, Calandrinia eremaea, Calandrinia filifolia, Calandrinia galapagosa, Calandrinia glaucopurpurea, Calandrinia gracilis, Calandrinia graminifolia, Calandrinia granulifera, Calandrinia heterophylla, Calandrinia hirtella, Calandrinia involucrata, Calandrinia lancifolia, Calandrinia lehmannii, Calandrinia leucopogon,

Species in the Montiaceae family

Calandrinia crispisepala, Calandrinia kalanniensis, Calandrinia translucens, Calandrinia acaulis, Calandrinia acuminata, Calandrinia aegialitis, Calandrinia affinis, Calandrinia alba, Calandrinia arenicola, Calandrinia argentea, Calandrinia balonensis, Calandrinia bandurriae, Calandrinia biflora, Calandrinia bracteosa, Calandrinia brevipedata, Calandrinia breweri, Calandrinia caesia, Calandrinia caespitosa, Calandrinia calycotricha, Calandrinia calyptrata, Calandrinia carolinii, Calandrinia ciliata, Calandrinia colchaguensis, Calandrinia compacta, Calandrinia composita, Calandrinia compressa, Calandrinia conferta, Calandrinia corrigioloides, Calandrinia corymbosa, Calandrinia crassifolia, Calandrinia creethae, Calandrinia cygnorum, Calandrinia cylindrica, Calandrinia depressa, Calandrinia dielsii, Calandrinia dipetala, Calandrinia disperma, Calandrinia eremaea, Calandrinia filifolia, Calandrinia galapagosa, Calandrinia glaucopurpurea, Calandrinia gracilis, Calandrinia graminifolia, Calandrinia granulifera, Calandrinia heterophylla, Calandrinia hirtella, Calandrinia involucrata, Calandrinia lancifolia, Calandrinia lehmannii, Calandrinia leucopogon,

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