Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1199 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035570
Common Names
- Filago Pyramidata
- Pyramid-Shaped Cottonrose
- Cottonrose
Synonyms
- Filago germanica spathulata (J.Presl) DC. [unknown]
- Gifola robusta (Pomel) Chrtek & Holub [unknown]
- Filago obovata Pomel [unknown]
- Filago gussonei Lojac. [unknown]
- Gifola spatulata Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Filago prostrata Parl. [unknown]
- Filago pseudoevax Rouy [unknown]
- Filago robusta Pomel [unknown]
- Filago spathulata spathulata [unknown]
- Filago germanica pyramidata (L.) Gaud. [unknown]
- Filago spathulata spathulata [unknown]
- Filago pyramidata obovata (Pomel) Wagenitz [unknown]
- Filago germanica pyramidata (L.) Arcang. [unknown]
- Gifola vulgaris Cass. [unknown]
- Filago germanica pyramidata (L.) Gaudin [unknown]
- Filago spathulata robusta (Pomel) Batt. [unknown]
- Gifola gussonei (Lojac.) Chrtek & Holub [unknown]
- Gnaphalium pyramidatum (L.) Lam. [unknown]
- Filago spathulata prostrata Heldr. [unknown]
- Filago pyramidata pyramidata [unknown]
- Filago spathulata oasicola Hochr. [unknown]
- Filago germanica prostrata Arcang. [unknown]
- Filago germanica canescens (Jord.) Nyman [unknown]
- Filago germanica robusta (Pomel) Batt. [unknown]
- Evax exigua rhodensis Pamp. [unknown]
- Filago germanica prostrata Fiori [unknown]
- Filago germanica numidica (Pomel) Maire [unknown]
- Gifola pseudoevax (Rouy) Chrtek & Holub [unknown]
- Gnaphalium dichotomum Salisb. [unknown]
- Filago spathulata erecta Batt. [unknown]
- Filago germanica numidica (Pomel) Batt. [unknown]
- Filago germanica spathulata Rouy [unknown]
- Filago pyramidata prostrata (Fiori) Wagenitz [unknown]
- Filago spathulata prostrata (Boiss.) Batt. [unknown]
- Filago germanica spathulata (C.Presl) Arcang. [unknown]
- Filago pyramidata pyramidata [unknown]
- Filago spathulata microcephala (Pomel) Batt. [unknown]
- Filago germanica spathulata (C.Presl) H.Lindb. [unknown]
- Gifola pyramidata (L.) Dumort. [unknown]
- Filago spathulata C.Presl [unknown]
Description
Filago pyramidata (also called pyramid filago, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Filago pyramidata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Filago pyramidata has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Filago pyramidata is an annual herb that is native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Filago pyramidata
Filago pyramidata is native to Europe and can be found in many areas of the continent, including the British Isles.
Filago pyramidata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Filago pyramidata?
Filago pyramidata
What is the common name of Filago pyramidata?
Pyramid cottonrose
What is the natural habitat of Filago pyramidata?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,