Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eriocephala
ID:
72275

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Pl. Rar. Sic. t. 69.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071604



Common Names

  • Filago
  • Ericephala
  • Cottonrose


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Synonyms

  • Gifola eriocephala (Guss.) Chrtek & Holub [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium eriocephalum (Guss.) Bonnier & Layens [unknown]
  • Filago pyramidata eriocephala (Guss.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Filago germanica eriocephala (Guss.) Arcang. [unknown]

Description

Filago eriocephala (also called Woolly Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a short stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is often found in rocky and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Filago eriocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat digestive problems, headaches, and skin conditions. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Filago eriocephala has yellow flowers that are arranged in a corymb. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are hairy and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Filago eriocephala is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is done by seed or division of the root clumps in the spring.

Where to Find Filago eriocephala

Filago eriocephala can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in Italy and Spain.

Filago eriocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Filago eriocephala?

Filago eriocephala

What is the common name of Filago eriocephala?

Woolly-headed Filago

What is the natural habitat of Filago eriocephala?

Grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands

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-28371: Based on the initial data import
Giovanni Gussone (1787-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guss.' in the authors string.