Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prolifera
ID:
71216

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pomel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl. : 47 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070545



Common Names

  • Proliferous Filago
  • Common Filago
  • Cushion Filago


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Synonyms

  • Filago germanica prolifera (Pomel) Maire [unknown]

Description

Filago prolifera (also called 'Proliferous Cudweed', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Filago prolifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Filago prolifera flower is yellow and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a small rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Filago prolifera is a fast-growing plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained, sandy soil and should be planted in a sunny location. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Filago prolifera

Filago prolifera can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Filago prolifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Filago prolifera?

Filago prolifera

What is the common name of Filago prolifera?

Filago prolifera

What is the natural habitat of Filago prolifera?

Filago prolifera is native to the Mediterranean region

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-27349: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Pomel (1821-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pomel' in the authors string.