Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lusitanica
ID:
12169

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Samp.) P.Silva

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Agron. Lusit. xxiv. 199 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011498



Common Names

  • Filago Lusitanica
  • Portuguese Filago
  • Portuguese Cottonrose


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Description

Filago lusitanica (also called Portuguese Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to the Iberian Peninsula and is found in dry and sunny habitats, such as grasslands, roadsides, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Filago lusitanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used in dried flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Filago lusitanica has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Filago lusitanica is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Filago lusitanica

Filago lusitanica is native to Portugal and can be found in the western and central parts of the country.

Filago lusitanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Filago lusitanica?

Filago lusitanica

What is the common name of Filago lusitanica?

Filago

What is the family of Filago lusitanica?

Asteraceae

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-111143: Based on the initial data import
António Rodrigo Pinto da Silva (1912-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Silva' in the authors string.
Gonçalo Sampaio (1865-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Samp.' in the authors string.