Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutescens
ID:
114995

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Observ. Pl. Nouv. iii. 201 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114324



Common Names

  • Yellow Filago
  • Lutescens Filago
  • Cottonrose


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Synonyms

  • Filago germanica lutescens (Jord.) Masclans [unknown]
  • Filago germanica lutescens (Jord.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Filago germanica virescens Wimm. & Grab. [unknown]

Description

Filago lutescens (also called Yellow Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small, yellow flowers and is usually found in dry, sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Filago lutescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover due to its low-growing habit. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Filago lutescens sub. lutescens
Filago lutescens sub. atlantica Wagenitz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Filago lutescens has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with narrow, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Filago lutescens is a low-growing, mat-forming, evergreen perennial that typically grows to only 4” tall. It is native to western and central Europe. It features small, yellow, daisy-like flowers (to 1/2” diameter) with yellow center disks and white ray florets. Flowers appear in spring. Narrow, linear, gray-green leaves (to 1/2” wide) are arranged in a basal rosette. Cultivation and propagation: Filago lutescens prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Filago lutescens

Filago lutescens is native to the Canary Islands.

Filago lutescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Filago lutescens?

Filago lutescens

What is the common name of Filago lutescens?

Yellow filago

What is the natural habitat of Filago lutescens?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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