Status:
valid
Authors:
(Holuby) Holub
Source:
gcc
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
104 1998
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029944
Common Names
- Mixed Filifia
- Mixed Filifiae
- Mixed Filifias
Synonyms
- Giflifa mixta (Holuby) Chrtek & Holub [unknown]
Description
Filfia mixta (also called Mixed Filfia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Filfia mixta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive, purple flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Filfia mixta has small yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Filfia mixta is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, but prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.
Where to Find Filfia mixta
Filfia mixta can be found in the Mediterranean region, primarily in the countries of France, Italy, and Spain.
Filfia mixta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Filfia mixta?
Filfia mixta
What type of plant is Filfia mixta?
Herbaceous annual
Where does Filfia mixta grow?
It grows in dry meadows and pastures in Europe and North Africa
Species in the Filfia genus
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,