Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
filiformis
ID:
1016659

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 524 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001015997

Common Names

  • Sanguisorba Filiformis
  • Filiformis Burnet
  • Filiformis Thread-Leaved Burnet

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Description

Sanguisorba filiformis (also called Threadleaf Burnet, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea and is commonly found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Sanguisorba filiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sanguisorba filiformis are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sanguisorba filiformis is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in the spring or by seed. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location in the fall.

Where to Find Sanguisorba filiformis

Sanguisorba filiformis is native to Europe and can be found in moist woods, meadows, and stream banks.

Species in the Sanguisorba genus

Sanguisorba officinalis, Sanguisorba lateriflora, Sanguisorba riparia, Sanguisorba tenuifolia, Sanguisorba diandra, Sanguisorba azovtsevii, Sanguisorba diandra, Sanguisorba armena, Sanguisorba albiflora, Sanguisorba kishinamii, Sanguisorba poroshirensis, Sanguisorba mauritanica, Sanguisorba japonensis, Sanguisorba ancistroides, Sanguisorba megacarpa, Sanguisorba hybrida, Sanguisorba rupicola, Sanguisorba verrucosa, Sanguisorba albanica, Sanguisorba cretica, Sanguisorba dodecandra, Sanguisorba hakusanensis, Sanguisorba indicum, Sanguisorba magnifica, Sanguisorba obtusa, Sanguisorba annua, Sanguisorba occidentalis, Sanguisorba stipulata, Sanguisorba minor, Sanguisorba applanata, Sanguisorba filiformis, Sanguisorba alpina, Sanguisorba canadensis, Sanguisorba ancistroides, Sanguisorba tenuifolia,

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-6597: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.