Passerina filiformis L.

Species

Angiosperms > Malvales > Thymelaeaceae > Passerina

Characteristics

Shrub, 1-2 m high. Leaves narrow, linear or slightly tapering. Inflorescence spicate, subterminal, overtopped by new vegetative growth. Bracts with membranous glabrous wings. Outer sepals bearded behind apex. Flowers pale yellow.
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Shrub, 1.5-2.0 m. Leaves concave, linear, hairy beneath, 7-15 mm long, bracts membranous-winged. Flowers in spikes, tube ± 4 mm long, neck slender and exserted. Fruits dry.
Life form annual
Growth form shrub
Growth support free-standing
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Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 1.25 - 2.0
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Environment

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Usage

Uses material medicinal
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Cultivation

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Distribution

Passerina filiformis world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:832323-1
WFO ID wfo-0001142499
COL ID 4DY29
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID -
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Synonyms

Passerina filiformis Lachnaea filiformis Passerina pectinata Passerina cupressina Passerina filiformis subsp. filiformis

Lower taxons

Passerina filiformis subsp. glutinosa