Chaetostachydium filiforme - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filiforme
ID:
837115
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridsdale
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Blumea 22: 268 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836450
Common Names
- Chaetostachydium filiforme
- Filiforme Chaetostachydium
- Filiforme
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chaetostachydium filiforme (also called Filiform chaetostachydium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows to a height of 5-10 meters. It is native to Madagascar and is found in lowland rainforests, dry deciduous forests, and spiny thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Chaetostachydium filiforme is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chaetostachydium filiforme has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chaetostachydium filiforme is a grass-like plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a pot filled with well-draining soil and water regularly. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide it into smaller pieces. Plant the pieces in a pot filled with well-draining soil and water regularly.
Where to Find Chaetostachydium filiforme
Chaetostachydium filiforme can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in South America.
Chaetostachydium filiforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chaetostachydium filiforme?
Chaetostachydium filiforme
What is the natural habitat of Chaetostachydium filiforme?
Tropical rainforests
What is the flowering season of Chaetostachydium filiforme?
Year-round
Species in the Chaetostachydium genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-37373: Based on the initial data import
Colin Ernest Ridsdale (1944-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridsdale' in the authors string.