Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arenaria
ID:
77073

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Smoljan.) Chrtek & Holub

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Preslia xxxv. 3 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076402



Common Names

  • Arenaria Filago
  • Silver Ragwort
  • Silver Groundsel


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Description

Filago arenaria (also called Cottonrose, among many other common names) is a small annual plant with white flowers and small, narrow leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia, and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other areas with disturbed soil.

Uses & Benefits

Filago arenaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a drought-tolerant ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Filago arenaria is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a white, woolly texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Filago arenaria is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil. Division should be done in late summer or early fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil. Water regularly until the plant is established.

Where to Find Filago arenaria

Filago arenaria is found in the dry grasslands of Europe, from France to Ukraine.

Filago arenaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Filago arenaria?

Filago arenaria

What is the common name of Filago arenaria?

Sand Filago

What is the natural habitat of Filago arenaria?

It is native to Europe and North Africa.

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-33059: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Jindřich Chrtek (1930-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chrtek' in the authors string.
L.A. Smoljaninova (1904-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Smoljan.' in the authors string.