Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
filiculme
ID:
858990

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 31: t. 3085 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858325

Common Names

  • Capillipedium filiculme
  • Ferny Capillipedium
  • Ferny Capillipedium

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Description

Capillipedium filiculme (also called Fern-like Capillipedium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It is a low-growing plant with small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in sandy soils and is found in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Capillipedium filiculme is a popular ornamental plant often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also known for its ability to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Capillipedium filiculme has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Capillipedium filiculme is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to keep it from becoming too tall.

Where to Find Capillipedium filiculme

Capillipedium filiculme can be found in Australia and New Zealand.

Capillipedium filiculme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capillipedium filiculme?

Capillipedium filiculme

What is the common name of Capillipedium filiculme?

Filiculme Moss

What type of plant is Capillipedium filiculme?

Moss

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395033-1: 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].