Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
filiformis
ID:
1143161

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 559 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142499

Common Names

  • Passerina filiformis
  • Filiform Passerina
  • Passerina

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Description

Passerina filiformis (also called 'Thread-leaved Passerina', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short, woody stem and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Passerina filiformis is used as an ornamental plant and is often planted in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Passerina filiformis sub. glutinosa (Thoday) Bredenk. & A.E.van Wyk

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passerina filiformis has small, white flowers with yellow centres. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have thin, green leaves.

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Where to Find Passerina filiformis

Passerina filiformis is found in South Africa.

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

References