Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
52166

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 927 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051495



Common Names

  • Pygmy Filago
  • Pygmy Cudweed
  • Pygmy Cottonrose


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Synonyms

  • Evax pygmaea pygmaea [unknown]
  • Evax pygmaea gatitana (Pau) Sauvage [unknown]
  • Evax pygmaea linearifolia (Pomel) Batt. [unknown]
  • Evax pygmaea pygmaea [unknown]
  • Evax pygmaea psilantha (Pomel) Batt. [unknown]
  • Evax pygmaea mucronata (Pomel) Batt. [unknown]
  • Evax pygmaea virescens Pau & Font Quer [unknown]

Description

Filago pygmaea (also called Pygmy Filago, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a short, erect stem with small yellow flowers. It grows in open areas, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Filago pygmaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Filago pygmaea sub. ramosissima (Mariz) R.Fernandes & Nogueira
Filago pygmaea sub. gaditana (Pau) Dobignard
Filago pygmaea sub. linearifolia (Pomel) Dobignard

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Filago pygmaea is white and has a diameter of about 1 cm. Its seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are about 1 cm tall and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Filago pygmaea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during dry periods. It can be propagated by division in the spring or early summer. Divide the clumps into smaller sections and replant in the desired location.

Where to Find Filago pygmaea

Filago pygmaea is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It prefers moist soils and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Filago pygmaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Filago pygmaea?

Filago pygmaea

Where does Filago pygmaea grow?

Filago pygmaea grows in dry grasslands in Europe and North Africa.

What is the lifespan of Filago pygmaea?

Filago pygmaea is an annual plant.

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,

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