Broad-leaved cudweed (Filago pyramidata, Sp. Pl.: 1199 (1753))

Family: Asteraceae

Author: L.

Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 1199 (1753)

Year: 1753

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Filago

Vegetable: False

Observations: Macaronesia, Europe to Tibet and Arabian Pen.

Description

The Broad-leaved cudweed, scientifically known as Filago pyramidata, is a notable member of the Asteraceae family. First described by the renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus in 1753 in his seminal work “Species Plantarum,” this plant has captured the interest of botanists and plant enthusiasts alike.

Filago pyramidata can be found in a variety of habitats ranging across a broad geographical area. Its natural distribution includes the diverse climates and landscapes of Macaronesia, extends across the European continent, and reaches as far as Tibet and the Arabian Peninsula. This widespread prevalence highlights the adaptability and resilient nature of the Broad-leaved cudweed.

Typically characterized by its broad leaves, Filago pyramidata is a robust plant that thrives in its native and introduced environments. It is part of the rich tapestry of flora contributing to the biodiversity of the regions it inhabits. The plant’s systematic classification within Asteraceae situates it among a vast family known for their composite flower structure, which is an evolutionary advantage in diverse ecological systems.

Overall, Filago pyramidata exemplifies botanical resilience and adaptability, underpinning its widespread geographical distribution. Its historical documentation by Linnaeus adds a layer of scientific significance, ensuring that this plant continues to be a subject of study and admiration within the botanical community.

Common Names

Eng: broad-leaved cudweed, broadleaf cottonrose, broad-leaved cutweed, broad-leaved cottonrose
Deu: niederliegendes filzkraut, spatelblättriges filzkraut
Spa: yesquerilla tiesa
Nor: blodfot-gras, musegras
Fra: cotonnière spatulée, cotonnière à feuilles spatulées, cotonnière en pyramide, cotonnière pyramidale
Nld: spatelviltkruid
Swe: spansk ullört
Cym: edafeddog llydanddail, edafeddog lydanddail
En: Broad-leaved Cudweed, Broadleaf cottonrose, Broad-leaved cutweed, Broad-leaved cottonrose
Ca: Herba del borm
Nl: Spatelviltkruid
Fr: Cotonnière spatulée, Cotonnière à feuilles spatulées, Cotonnière en pyramide, Cotonnière pyramidale
De: Niederliegendes Filzkraut, Spatelblättriges Filzkraut, Spatelblättriges Fadenkraut
He: פילגון מצוי
It: Bambagia spatolata
No: Blodfot-gras, Musegras
Es: Yesquerilla tiesa, Hierba algodonera
Sv: Spansk ullört
Cy: Edafeddog Llydanddail, Edafeddog Lydanddail

Synonyms

• Gnaphalium pyramidatum ((L.) Lam.)
• Filago germanica subsp. prostrata (Arcang.)
• Filago germanica var. spathulata (Parl.)
• Filago germanica subsp. pyramidata ((L.) Arcang.)
• Filago germanica subsp. spathulata (Holmboe)
• Gnaphalium germanicum var. pyramidatum (Duby)
• Filago spathulata (C.Presl)
• Filago subspicata (Boreau)
• Filago intermedia (Hausskn.)
• Filago jussiaei (Coss. & Germ.)
• Filago kaltenbachii (Sch.Bip. ex Nyman)
• Gifola gussonei ((Lojac.) Chrtek & Holub)
• Filago affinis (Tineo ex Nyman)
• Evax tenuifolia (Guss.)
• Impia pyramidata ((L.) Bluff & Fingerh.)
• Filago obovata (Pomel)
• Filago germanica var. pyramidata ((L.) Gaudin)
• Filago germanica subsp. decumbens (Holmboe)
• Filago spathulata var. prostrata (Lange)
• Filago robusta (Pomel)
• Filago rotundata (Moench)
• Gifola vulgaris (Cass.)
• Gifola robusta ((Pomel) Chrtek & Holub)
• Gifola spatulata ((C.Presl) Rchb.f.)
• Filago pseudoevax (Rouy)
• Gifola pyramidata ((L.) Dumort.)
• Gifola pyramidalis (Dumort.)
• Gifola pseudoevax ((Rouy) Chrtek & Holub)
• Filago gussonei (Lojac.)
• Filago decumbens (Holmboe)
• Filago caespitosa (Raf. ex DC.)
• Filago candolleana (Parl.)
• Filago germanica var. jussiaei (F.W.Schultz)
• Filago germanica var. prostrata (Rouy)

Distribution

• Afghanistan (native)
• Albania (native)
• Algeria (native)
• Azores (native)
• Baleares (native)
• Belgium (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Canary Is. (native)
• Cape Verde (native)
• Corse (native)
• Cyprus (native)
• East Aegean Is. (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Greece (native)
• Gulf States (native)
• Iran (native)
• Iraq (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kazakhstan (native)
• Kirgizstan (native)
• Kriti (native)
• Krym (native)
• Kuwait (native)
• Lebanon-Syria (native)
• Libya (native)
• Madeira (native)
• Morocco (native)
• Netherlands (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• Norway (native)
• Oman (native)
• Pakistan (native)
• Palestine (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Sardegna (native)
• Saudi Arabia (native)
• Sicilia (native)
• Spain (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Tadzhikistan (native)
• Tibet (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Tunisia (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Turkmenistan (native)
• Uzbekistan (native)
• West Himalaya (native)
• Xinjiang (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• British Columbia (introduced)
• California (introduced)
• Great Britain (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken Jun 16, 2020 by Víctor Huete (cc-by-sa)

Taken Mar 25, 2022 by Jorge Hernández López (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 21, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Feb 2, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Ans GORTER (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 19, 2010 by Tela Botanica − Mathieu MENAND (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Taken May 13, 2022 by Amedeo Alberto Falci (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 2, 2021 by meMyselfandI Tasha (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 8, 2020 by Abdellah Lahrizi (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 21, 2020 by jennifer flanders (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 21, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken Jun 21, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 11, 2011 by Tela Botanica − Bertrand BUI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 4, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Anne PATOUX (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 26, 2008 by Tela Botanica − Mathieu MENAND (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 21, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken May 15, 2017 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken May 23, 2012 by Tela Botanica − Bertrand BUI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 21, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 7, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Marie PORTAS (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 21, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken May 9, 2018 by Kadda Chouhim (cc-by-sa)

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Taken May 12, 2010 by isabel maria sancho (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 21, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Mar 15, 2007 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Aug 15, 2017 by Photoflora – Corine OOSTERLEE (©)

Taken May 15, 2018 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)

Taken Aug 15, 2017 by Photoflora – Corine OOSTERLEE (©)

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3115755)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:207952-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Filago pyramidata L.)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth

Bloom months: [‘jul’, ‘aug’, ‘sep’]