Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
1319327

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Andrés-Sánchez & Galbany

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Taxon 59(6): 1689 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331781



Common Names

  • Filago Griffithii
  • Griffithii Daisy
  • Filago Daisy


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Description

Filago griffithii (also called 'Griffith's Cudweed', among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 30cm tall. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and western Asia and is commonly found in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Filago griffithii is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and respiratory ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Filago griffithii has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Filago griffithii is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in the spring in well-drained soil. The seedlings should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Filago griffithii

Filago griffithii can be found in the dry steppes of Central Asia.

Filago griffithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Filago griffithii?

Filago griffithii

What is the common name of Filago griffithii?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Filago griffithii?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Andes Mountains

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

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Mercé Galbany: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galbany' in the authors string.
Santiago Andrés-Sánchez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andrés-Sánchez' in the authors string.