Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lojaconoi
ID:
24191

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brullo) Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 33(2): 242 (22 Dec. 2003) (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023520



Common Names

  • Lojacono's Filago
  • Filago lojaconoi
  • Lojacono's Cottonrose


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Synonyms

  • Filago cossyrensis Ten. ex Lojac. [unknown]
  • Oglifa lojaconoi Brullo [unknown]
  • Logfia lojaconoi (Brullo) C.Brullo & Brullo [unknown]

Description

Filago lojaconoi (also called Loja Filago, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Filago lojaconoi is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used medicinally, with its leaves being used to treat skin conditions and its roots being used to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Filago lojaconoi is a yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and green with small, yellow flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Filago lojaconoi is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Filago lojaconoi

Filago lojaconoi can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Filago lojaconoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Filago lojaconoi?

Filago lojaconoi

What is the common name of Filago lojaconoi?

Lojacono's Filago

What is the natural habitat of Filago lojaconoi?

Filago lojaconoi is found in dry, open woods, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

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-122723: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Salvatore Brullo (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brullo' in the authors string.