Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filaginoides
ID:
41747

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kar. & Kir.) Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 5: 417 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041076



Common Names

  • Filago
  • Filaginoides
  • Filago Filaginoides


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Synonyms

  • Gifola filaginoides (Kar. & Kir.) Myrz. [unknown]
  • Evax filaginoides Kar. & Kir. [unknown]

Description

Filago filaginoides (also called Common Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has a woody base. Its leaves are alternate, linear to lanceolate, and have a hairy texture. It has yellow flower heads with white rays and a yellow center. It grows in dry soils and is found in dry, open woods and sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Filago filaginoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are also used for making herbal tea and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Filago filaginoides has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Filago filaginoides is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and western Asia. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Filago filaginoides

Filago filaginoides is found in the Mediterranean region.

Filago filaginoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Filago filaginoides?

Filago filaginoides

What is the common name of Filago filaginoides?

Fairy cotton

What is the natural habitat of Filago filaginoides?

It is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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-139725: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.
Grigori Karelin (1801-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kar.' in the authors string.
Ivan Petrovich Kirilov (1821-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kir.' in the authors string.