Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
germanica
ID:
64377

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Huds.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Huds.. 1762. 328 1762

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063706



Common Names

  • Filago Germanica
  • Germanica Filago
  • Germanic Cottonrose


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Description

Filago germanica (also called 'German Cottonrose', among many other common names) is a small, annual plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, white flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. It prefers dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Filago germanica is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Filago germanica has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Filago germanica is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, including dry, sandy soils. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer, and the plants will flower in the late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Filago germanica

Filago germanica is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of France, Germany, and Spain.

Filago germanica FAQ

What type of soil does Filago germanica prefer?

Filago germanica prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What type of climate does Filago germanica prefer?

Filago germanica prefers warm, dry climates.

What type of light does Filago germanica prefer?

Filago germanica prefers full sun.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
William Hudson (1730-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huds.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:207886-1: Based on the initial data import