Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abyssinica
ID:
90265

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 1: 432 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089594



Common Names

  • Abyssinian Cottonrose
  • Abyssinian Wireweed
  • African Cottonrose


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Synonyms

  • Filago vulgaris abyssinica (Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich.) Cufod. [unknown]
  • Filago germanica abyssinica (Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich.) Penz. [unknown]
  • Filago evacoides Chiov. [unknown]

Description

Filago abyssinica (also called 'Abyssinian Cottonrose', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Ethiopian highlands. It has small, grey-green leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in mountainous regions.

Uses & Benefits

Filago abyssinica is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Filago abyssinica has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Filago abyssinica is a perennial herb that is native to the Horn of Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Filago abyssinica

Filago abyssinica is a species of flowering plant in the aster family that is native to the Horn of Africa. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Filago abyssinica FAQ

What type of plant is Filago abyssinica?

Filago abyssinica is an annual herb.

Where does Filago abyssinica grow?

Filago abyssinica grows in the eastern Mediterranean region.

What are the care requirements for Filago abyssinica?

Filago abyssinica requires full sun and well-drained soil.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-45900: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.