Status:
valid
Authors:
Chrtek & Holub
Source:
gcc
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Preslia 35: 3 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013226
Common Names
- Tyrrhenica
- Filago tyrrhenica
- Tyrrhenica Filago
Description
Filago tyrrhenica (also called Tyrrhenian Cottonrose, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southern Europe. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of up to 1 meter. It is found in grassland, scrubland, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Filago tyrrhenica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Filago tyrrhenica is yellow and daisy-like in shape. The seed is small and brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Filago tyrrhenica is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Filago tyrrhenica
Filago tyrrhenica can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Filago tyrrhenica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Filago tyrrhenica?
Filago tyrrhenica
What is the family of Filago tyrrhenica?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Filago tyrrhenica?
Tyrrhenian Cottonrose
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,