Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mixta
ID:
30615

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-128943: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Josef Ludovit Holuby (1836-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holuby' in the authors string.