Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aberrans
ID:
38116

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 145: 26 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037445



Common Names

  • Aberrans Filago
  • Filago Aberrans
  • Small Filago


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Synonyms

  • Logfia aberrans (Wagenitz) Anderb. [unknown]

Description

Filago aberrans (also called Dwarf Cottonrose, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and meadows, and has small, grey-green leaves and yellow-orange flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Filago aberrans is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Filago aberrans has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Filago aberrans is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils.

Where to Find Filago aberrans

Filago aberrans can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and North Africa.

Filago aberrans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Filago aberrans?

Filago aberrans

What are the common names of Filago aberrans?

Aberrant Cottonrose

What is the natural habitat of Filago aberrans?

Open grasslands, stony slopes, and disturbed areas in Europe

Species in the Filago genus

Filago petro-ianii, Filago neglecta, Filago californica, Filago argentea, Filago lusitanica, Filago tyrrhenica, Filago gallica, Filago nevadensis, Filago perpusilla, Filago lojaconoi, Filago pertomentosa, Filago arizonica, Filago crocidion, Filago carpetana, Filago mareotica, Filago pyramidata, Filago aberrans, Filago huruarica, Filago filaginoides, Filago inexpectata, Filago pygmaea, Filago germanica, Filago congesta, Filago desertorum, Filago sahariensis, Filago germanica, Filago prolifera, Filago eriocephala, Filago contracta, Filago libyaca, Filago arenaria, Filago duriaei, Filago mixta, Filago hurdwarica, Filago duriaei, Filago abyssinica, Filago eriosphaera, Filago lutescens, Filago aegaea, Filago depressa, Filago mauritanica, Filago anatolica, Filago fuscescens, Filago asterisciflora, Filago palaestina, Filago davisii, Filago arvensis, Filago cretensis, Filago hispanica, Filago paradoxa,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,