Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arvensis
ID:
125658

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 856 (addenda) (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124987



Common Names

  • Filago arvensis
  • Field Cudweed
  • Common Cudweed


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Synonyms

  • Filago lagopus Stephan ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium montanum (L.) Salisb. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium arvense Willd. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium minimum M.Bieb. [illegitimate]
  • Gnaphalium montanum L. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium lagopus Stephan ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Gifola lagopus (Parl.) Myrz. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium pedunculare Ten. [unknown]
  • Micropus multicaulis Dubois [unknown]
  • Filago arvensis arvensis [unknown]
  • Filago arvensis arvensis [unknown]
  • Logfia montana Dumort. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium cupanianum Guss. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Filago lagopus Parl. [unknown]
  • Filago dichotoma Pomel [unknown]
  • Achariterium arvense Bluff & Fingerh. [unknown]
  • Gifola arvensis (L.) Myrz. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium simplex Boenn. [unknown]
  • Filago angustifolia Schur [unknown]
  • Filago alpestris C.Presl [unknown]
  • Logfia arvensis (L.) Holub [unknown]
  • Oglifa lagopus (Steph. ex Willd.) Chrtek & Holub [unknown]
  • Filago arvensis lagopus (Steph.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Filago arvensis lagopus DC. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium arvense (L.) Scop. [unknown]
  • Oglifa arvensis Cass. [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium arvense L. [unknown]
  • Filago dichotoma Gilib. [unknown]
  • Filago paniculata Gilib. [unknown]

Description

Filago arvensis (also called Common Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-50 cm. It has small, white flowers and hairy leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Filago arvensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Filago arvensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Filago arvensis is a hardy, low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location in early spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Filago arvensis

Filago arvensis is native to Europe, from the British Isles to Turkey.

Filago arvensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Filago arvensis?

Filago arvensis

What is the common name of Filago arvensis?

Field Cottonrose

What is the habitat of Filago arvensis?

It is found in dry, sunny places in the Mediterranean region

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,

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