Family: Asteraceae
Author: (L.) Coss. & Germ.
Bibliography: Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 2, 20: 291 (1843)
Year: 1843
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Logfia
Vegetable: False
Observations: Macaronesia, Europe to Medit. and Caucasus
Description
Narrow-leaved cudweed, scientifically known as Logfia gallica, is an intriguing plant member of the Asteraceae family. Described in 1843 and published in “Annales des Sciences Naturelles, Botanique”, this species has etched its botanical importance across different regions. Distinguished by its slender, linear leaves, the narrow-leaved cudweed offers a subtle yet captivating aesthetic within its ecological realm.
Geographically, Logfia gallica shows a remarkable adaptability through a broad range extending from the Macaronesia region, traversing various European landscapes, and stretching into the Mediterranean and Caucasus areas. This widespread presence underscores its hardy nature and ecological versatility, making it a subject of interest for botanists and plant enthusiasts alike.
Predominantly, the narrow-leaved cudweed is found thriving in dry, sandy soils where it forms part of the intricate tapestry of flora contributing to the biodiversity of these regions. It is often noted for its ability to adapt to less hospitable environmental conditions, a trait that reveals much about the resilience and survival strategies of plants within the Asteraceae family.
Understanding Logfia gallica not only deepens our appreciation for botanical diversity but also enriches our knowledge of the complex dynamics in plant ecology and adaptation.
Common Names
En: Narrow-leaved Cudweed, Narrow Cudweed, Narrowleaf cottonrose
Fi: Ranskantuulenlento
De: Französisches Filzkraut
It: Bambagia francese
Cy: Edafeddog Culddail, Edafeddog Gulddail
Deu: französisches filzkraut
Eng: narrow-leaved cudweed
Synonyms
- Filago gallica (L.)
- Filago tenuifolia var. simplex (Foucaud & E.Simon)
- Filago gallica var. simplex ((Foucaud & E.Simon) Rouy)
- Logfia tenuifolia ((C.Presl) H.J.Coste)
- Gnaphalium tenuifolium ((C.Presl) Bonnier)
- Filago gallica subsp. tenuifolia ((C.Presl) Arcang.)
- Oglifa gallica ((L.) Chrtek & Holub)
- Xerotium gallicum ((L.) Bluff & Fingerh.)
- Filago gallica var. longibracteata ((Willk.) Willk.)
- Filago germanica var. longibracteata (Willk.)
- Filago gallica var. multicaulis ((Foucaud & E.Simon) Rouy)
- Filago tenuifolia var. multicaulis (Foucaud & E.Simon)
- Filago tenuifolia (C.Presl)
- Filago gallica var. nana (Rouy)
- Filago filiformis (Lam.)
- Logfia subulata (Cass.)
- Gifola gallica ((L.) Myrz.)
- Xerotium subulatum (Dulac)
- Filago gallica var. tenuifolia ((C.Presl) P.Fourn.)
Distribution
- Albania (native)
- Algeria (native)
- Azores (native)
- Baleares (native)
- Bulgaria (native)
- Canary Is. (native)
- Cape Verde (native)
- Corse (native)
- Cyprus (native)
- East Aegean Is. (native)
- France (native)
- Greece (native)
- Hawaii (native)
- Italy (native)
- Kriti (native)
- Lebanon-Syria (native)
- Libya (native)
- Madeira (native)
- Morocco (native)
- Norway (native)
- Palestine (native)
- Portugal (native)
- Sardegna (native)
- Sicilia (native)
- Spain (native)
- Switzerland (native)
- Transcaucasus (native)
- Tunisia (native)
- Turkey (native)
- Turkey-in-Europe (native)
- Yugoslavia (native)
- California (introduced)
- Great Britain (introduced)
- Mexico Northwest (introduced)
- Oregon (introduced)
- South Australia (introduced)
- Tasmania (introduced)
- Victoria (introduced)
- Western Australia (introduced)
Additional Images
Flower
Taken Jun 25, 2020 by Carlos Villasante (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jan 8, 2004 by EOL − Keir Morse (cc-by-nc-sa)
Leaf
Taken Jun 25, 2020 by Carlos Villasante (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 25, 2020 by Carlos Villasante (cc-by-sa)
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:231064-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Filago gallica (L.) L.)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3115856)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/11665063)
Specifications
Growth habit: Forb/herb
Growth
Bloom months: [‘may’, ‘jun’, ‘jul’]