Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramosissima
ID:
134118

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lange

Source:
gcc

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (C, Hauniensi) (1855) 24

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133447



Common Names

  • Filago
  • Ramosissima
  • Broom Cudweed


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Synonyms

  • Filago ramosissima maurorum (Jahand. & Maire) Maire [unknown]
  • Filago ramosissima ramosissima [unknown]
  • Filago maurorum Jahand. & Maire [unknown]

Description

Filago ramosissima (also called branched filago, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has yellow flowers and small, narrow leaves. It is native to Europe. It is found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Filago ramosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Filago ramosissima has small, white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Filago ramosissima is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by cuttings in late summer.

Where to Find Filago ramosissima

Filago ramosissima can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Filago ramosissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Filago ramosissima?

Filago ramosissima

What type of plant is Filago ramosissima?

It is an herbaceous perennial.

Where is Filago ramosissima native to?

It is native to Europe and North Africa.

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-94251: Based on the initial data import
Johan Lange (1818-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lange' in the authors string.