Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
filagopsis
ID:
23340

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 82(3): 193 (1981), nom. nov. (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022669

Common Names

  • Gnaphalium filagopsis
  • Threadleaf Cudweed
  • Thread-Leaf Cudweed

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Synonyms

  • Amphidoxa filaginea Ficalho & Hiern [unknown]
  • Amphidoxa filaginea transiens Merxm. [unknown]
  • Amphidoxa filaginea filaginea [unknown]

Description

Gnaphalium filagopsis (also called Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a hairy stem and produces small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas such as rocky hillsides and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gnaphalium filagopsis is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used in landscaping and as a ground cover. It can also be used to attract beneficial insects, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gnaphalium filagopsis has small, white, daisy-like flowers that are clustered together in a flat-topped inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of white hairs attached. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnaphalium filagopsis is an annual plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division of the root clump.

Where to Find Gnaphalium filagopsis

Gnaphalium filagopsis is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, and North Africa.

Gnaphalium filagopsis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gnaphalium filagopsis?

Gnaphalium filagopsis

What is the common name of Gnaphalium filagopsis?

Woolly Everlasting

What is the habitat of Gnaphalium filagopsis?

Open woods, meadows, and grasslands

Species in the Gnaphalium genus

Gnaphalium linearum, Gnaphalium leontopodium, Gnaphalium sodiroi, Gnaphalium pauciflorum, Gnaphalium ecuadorense, Gnaphalium englerianum, Gnaphalium austroafricanum, Gnaphalium clemensiae, Gnaphalium filagopsis, Gnaphalium flavocephalum, Gnaphalium pseudo-helichrysum, Gnaphalium griquense, Gnaphalium melanosphaeroides, Gnaphalium polium, Gnaphalium leucopeplum, Gnaphalium rosillense, Gnaphalium heleios, Gnaphalium diamantinense, Gnaphalium unionis, Gnaphalium chimborazense, Gnaphalium alatocaule, Gnaphalium schlimii, Gnaphalium unionis, Gnaphalium lycopodium, Gnaphalium exilifolium, Gnaphalium stagnalis, Gnaphalium baicalensis, Gnaphalium supinum, Gnaphalium demidium, Gnaphalium flaccidum, Gnaphalium albescens, Gnaphalium gnaphalodes, Gnaphalium genevoisi, Gnaphalium phaeolepis, Gnaphalium sepositum, Gnaphalium badium, Gnaphalium thouarsii, Gnaphalium uliginosum, Gnaphalium polycaulon, Gnaphalium chiliastrum, Gnaphalium declinatum, Gnaphalium psilophyllum, Gnaphalium maclovianum, Gnaphalium indutum, Gnaphalium caucasicum, Gnaphalium magellanicum, Gnaphalium stewartii, Gnaphalium confine, Gnaphalium nelsonii, Gnaphalium limicola,

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-121909: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.