Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lam.) Sweet
Source:
gcc
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. : 294 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122165
Common Names
- Star-Flowered Filago
- Star-Flowered Cottonrose
- Star-Flowered Cotton-Rose
Synonyms
- Gnaphalium asterisciflorum Lam. [unknown]
- Filago asterisciflora (Lam.) Chrtek & Holub [unknown]
- Evax asterisciflora asterisciflora [unknown]
- Evax asterisciflora asterisciflora [unknown]
- Evax funkii Sch.Bip. ex Nyman [unknown]
- Evax pygmaea asterisciflora (Lam.) Batt. [unknown]
- Evax pygmaea astericiflora (Lam.) Batt. [unknown]
- Evax asterisciflora Pers. [unknown]
Description
Filago asterisciflora (also called star-flowered filago, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a woody stem and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Filago asterisciflora is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used in the production of herbal teas and as an ingredient in natural medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Filago asterisciflora is a small, yellow, star-shaped head. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Filago asterisciflora is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division of the root clumps or by cuttings. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but the seedlings are slow to establish.
Where to Find Filago asterisciflora
Filago asterisciflora can be found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States, from California to Idaho.
Filago asterisciflora FAQ
What are the best growing conditions for Filago asterisciflora?
Filago asterisciflora prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers sandy soils.
How often should Filago asterisciflora be watered?
Filago asterisciflora should be watered regularly during the growing season, but should not be allowed to dry out completely.
What pests or diseases affect Filago asterisciflora?
Filago asterisciflora is generally resistant to pests and diseases, but can be affected by powdery mildew, rust, and aphids.
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,