Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paradoxa
ID:
133576

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wagenitz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 5: 429 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132905



Common Names

  • Paradox Filago
  • Paradox Goosefoot
  • Paradox Plantain


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Synonyms

  • Logfia paradoxa (Wagenitz) Anderb. [unknown]

Description

Filago paradoxa (also called Paradoxical Filago, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows in moist soils, as well as in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Filago paradoxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The plant is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Filago paradoxa flower is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with white centers. Its seeds are small, black, and spiny. The seedlings are thin and wiry, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Filago paradoxa is a perennial plant that is best cultivated in full sun and dry, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Filago paradoxa

Filago paradoxa is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sandy soils. It is commonly found in France, Italy, and Spain.

Filago paradoxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Filago paradoxa?

Filago paradoxa

What is the common name of Filago paradoxa?

Filago paradoxa

Where is Filago paradoxa found?

Filago paradoxa is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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-93734: Based on the initial data import
Gerhard Wagenitz (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wagenitz' in the authors string.