Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neglecta
ID:
5540

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 248 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004869



Common Names

  • Neglected Filago
  • Neglected Cottonrose
  • Neglected Cotton-rose


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Synonyms

  • Oglifa soyerii Godr. [unknown]
  • Oglifa neglecta Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Logfia soyeri F.Gerard [unknown]
  • Gnaphalium neglectum Soy.-Will. [unknown]
  • Logfia neglecta (Soy.-Will.) Holub [unknown]

Description

Filago neglecta (also called common cottonrose, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow ray and disc flowers, and its leaves are linear. It is native to Europe, and can be found in sandy soils and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Filago neglecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Filago neglecta is small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Filago neglecta is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Filago neglecta

Filago neglecta is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Filago neglecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Filago neglecta?

Filago neglecta

What is the natural habitat of Filago neglecta?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

What is the flowering season of Filago neglecta?

Summer

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,