Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
filifolia
ID:
523433

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Raf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
New Fl. 2: 65 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522765

Common Names

  • Agalinis filifolia
  • Thread-leaved Agalinis
  • Thread-leaved False Foxglove

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Description

Agalinis filifolia (also called Threadleaf False Foxglove, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant with a slender stem and small, white, pink or purple flowers. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada, and is found in dry, sandy, or rocky open woods, thickets, and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Agalinis filifolia is an annual herb that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agalinis filifolia has small, white, tubular flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and slightly curved. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agalinis filifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown from seed sown in spring or fall in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or fall. It is best to divide the plants every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Agalinis filifolia

Agalinis filifolia is found in eastern North America.

Agalinis filifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Agalinis filifolia?

Threadleaf false foxglove

What is the natural habitat of Agalinis filifolia?

Dry open woods, prairies, and roadsides

What is the height of Agalinis filifolia?

Up to 60 cm

Species in the Agalinis genus

Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii, Agalinis pulchella, Agalinis purpurea, Agalinis ramosissima, Agalinis ramulifera, Agalinis reflexidens, Agalinis scarlatina, Agalinis schwackeana, Agalinis setacea,

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:798558-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].