Pulicaria filaginoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filaginoides
ID:
45791
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pomel
Source:
gcc
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl. : 36 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045120
Common Names
- Filago Pulicaria
- Filago Daisy
- Filago Fleabane
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pulicaria filaginoides (also called Filago, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It is typically found in dry, sunny areas such as roadsides, fields, and waste places. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Pulicaria filaginoides has been used as a natural dye for fabrics and has been used to make a tea to treat fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pulicaria filaginoides has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pulicaria filaginoides is a perennial herb native to North Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring and the plants should be spaced about 15 cm apart.
Where to Find Pulicaria filaginoides
Pulicaria filaginoides is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky areas, especially in the Chihuahuan Desert.
Pulicaria filaginoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pulicaria filaginoides?
Pulicaria filaginoides
What type of plant is Pulicaria filaginoides?
It is an annual herb
Where is Pulicaria filaginoides found?
It is found in the western United States
Species in the Pulicaria genus
Pulicaria glandulosa, Pulicaria burchardii, Pulicaria dumulosa, Pulicaria baluchistanica, Pulicaria salviifolia, Pulicaria renschiana, Pulicaria sericea, Pulicaria stephanocarpa, Pulicaria diffusa, Pulicaria wightiana, Pulicaria laciniata, Pulicaria dysenterica, Pulicaria rajputanae, Pulicaria carnosa, Pulicaria somalensis, Pulicaria jaubertii, Pulicaria canariensis, Pulicaria clausonis, Pulicaria hadramautica, Pulicaria paludosa, Pulicaria boissieri, Pulicaria pulvinata, Pulicaria attentuata, Pulicaria glutinosa, Pulicaria adenophora, Pulicaria insignis, Pulicaria aucheri, Pulicaria volkonskyana, Pulicaria stocksii, Pulicaria argyrophylla, Pulicaria samhanensis, Pulicaria scabra, Pulicaria gamal-eldiniae, Pulicaria angustifolia, Pulicaria aualites, Pulicaria discoidea, Pulicaria mauritanica, Pulicaria guestii, Pulicaria filaginoides, Pulicaria steinbergii, Pulicaria auranitica, Pulicaria cylindrica, Pulicaria aylmeri, Pulicaria aromatica, Pulicaria migiurtinorum, Pulicaria mauritanica, Pulicaria armena, Pulicaria collenettei, Pulicaria chrysantha, Pulicaria foliolosa,
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-143638: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Pomel (1821-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pomel' in the authors string.