Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
desertorum
ID:
66965

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pomel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl. : 46 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066294



Common Names

  • Desert Cudweed
  • Desert Filago
  • Filago desertorum


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Synonyms

  • Filago numidica Pomel [unknown]
  • Filago germanica desertorum (Pomel) Jahand. & Maire [unknown]
  • Filago germanica desertorum (Pomel) Batt. [unknown]
  • Filago spathulata alexandrina Bornm. [unknown]
  • Filago spathulata desertorum (Pomel) Batt. [unknown]
  • Gifola numidica (Pomel) Chrtek & Holub [unknown]

Description

Filago desertorum (also called Desert Cottonrose, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sandy and rocky habitats. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Filago desertorum is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine, for treating skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Filago desertorum is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Filago desertorum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by sowing seeds in spring or autumn, or by dividing established clumps in spring.

Where to Find Filago desertorum

Filago desertorum can be found in the deserts of the Middle East, including Israel, Jordan, and Syria.

Filago desertorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Filago desertorum?

Filago desertorum

What is the natural habitat of Filago desertorum?

Deserts and dry grasslands

What is the flowering season of Filago desertorum?

Spring

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-23186: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Pomel (1821-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pomel' in the authors string.