Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gallica
ID:
17865

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Species Plantarum 2 1753

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017194



Common Names

  • Filago gallica
  • Common Cudweed
  • French Cudweed


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Synonyms

  • Gnaphalium tenuifolium Salisb. [unknown]
  • Filago gallica gallica [unknown]
  • Filago gallica gallica [unknown]
  • Filago gallica tenuifolia (C.Presl) Arcang. [unknown]
  • Logfia tenuifolia (C.Presl) H.J.Coste [unknown]

Description

Filago gallica (also called French Cottonrose, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has small, linear leaves. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, deserts, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Filago gallica is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb for treating skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Filago gallica var. longibracteata Willk.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Filago gallica is a small yellow flower head with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Filago gallica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate drought conditions. It should be watered regularly during the summer months and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a year.

Where to Find Filago gallica

Filago gallica is native to Europe and can be found in dry, grassy areas such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Filago gallica FAQ

What type of plant is Filago gallica?

Filago gallica is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae.

Where does Filago gallica grow?

Filago gallica is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

What is the scientific name for Filago gallica?

The scientific name for Filago gallica is Filago gallica.

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