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Common Names
- Duriae's Filago
- Filago Duriaei
- Duriaei Filago
Description
Filago duriaei (also called Duriaei's Filago, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with deeply lobed leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Filago duriaei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers can be used to make herbal teas. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive issues and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Filago duriaei is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Filago duriaei is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a shallow tray and covered with a thin layer of soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Once established, the plants can be divided in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Filago duriaei
Filago duriaei is found in the Mediterranean region.
Filago duriaei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Filago duriaei?
Filago duriaei
What is the common name of Filago duriaei?
Duriaei's Cudweed
What is the natural habitat of Filago duriaei?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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,