Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carpetana
ID:
34442

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lange) Chrtek & Holub

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Preslia xxxv. 3 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033771



Common Names

  • Filago carpetana
  • Carpetana Filago
  • Carpetana Cottonrose


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Description

Filago carpetana (also called Carpetan Filago, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Spain. It grows to a height of about 30 cm and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands in the provinces of Madrid and Segovia.

Uses & Benefits

Filago carpetana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It can also be used as a natural insect repellent.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Filago carpetana sub. carpetana
Filago carpetana sub. maroccana (Braun-Blanq. & Maire) Dobignard

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Filago carpetana has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Filago carpetana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Filago carpetana

Filago carpetana is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, pastures, and other open areas.

Filago carpetana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Filago carpetana?

Filago carpetana

What is the common name of Filago carpetana?

Carpet Filago

Where is Filago carpetana found?

Filago carpetana is found in Spain

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-132649: 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.
Johan Lange (1818-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lange' in the authors string.