Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cretensis
ID:
132769

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gand.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cret. 58, n.° 1032 (1916); et in Bu

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132098



Common Names

  • Cretan Filago
  • Cretan Cottonrose
  • Cretan Cotton-rose


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Description

Filago cretensis (also called the Cretan Filago, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with white centers. It typically grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Filago cretensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Filago cretensis sub. cretensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Filago cretensis has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Filago cretensis is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Filago cretensis

Filago cretensis is found in the Mediterranean region, including Crete, Cyprus, and Turkey.

Filago cretensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Filago cretensis?

Filago cretensis

What is the common name of Filago cretensis?

Cretensis Filago

What is the natural habitat of Filago cretensis?

Filago cretensis is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey

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-92947: Based on the initial data import
Michel Gandoger (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gand.' in the authors string.