Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palaestina
ID:
124136

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Chrtek & Holub

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Preslia xxxv. 3 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123465



Common Names

  • Filago Palaestina
  • Palestine Cottonrose
  • Palestine Starwort


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Synonyms

  • Evax palaestina Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Filago palaestina (also called Palestine Filago, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Filago palaestina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory issues, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Filago palaestina is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Filago palaestina is a perennial herb with a short taproot. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and slightly acidic. The seedlings should be thinned out to about 10 cm apart. The plant should be watered regularly and mulched to retain moisture. Fertilizer should be applied in the spring.

Where to Find Filago palaestina

Filago palaestina is native to the Middle East, including Israel, Jordan, and Syria.

Filago palaestina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Filago palaestina?

Filago palaestina

What is the common name of Filago palaestina?

Palestine Cottonrose

What is the natural habitat of Filago palaestina?

Dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes

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-84606: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Jindřich Chrtek (1930-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chrtek' in the authors string.