Filago congesta

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Evacopsis angustifolia
• Filago exigua
• Leontopodium alpinum
• Evacopsis exigua
• Evacopsis polycephala
• Evax exigua
• Filago bianorii
• Filago bolivarii
• Filago polycephala
• Gifola bianorii
• Micropus exiguus

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Filago congesta, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Filago.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the Mediterranean region. In Southwestern Europe, it can be found across Spain, the Balearic Islands, and Sardegna. Its presence also extends into Southeastern Europe, specifically within the territories of Italy. Additionally, the species is documented growing in Sicilia. Overall, these locations highlight the plant's preference for various Mediterranean climates.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Filago congesta is characterized by its classification as a therophyte, meaning it completes its entire life cycle within a single growing season. As a therophyte, the plant survives unfavorable environmental conditions by producing resistant seeds that remain dormant in the soil until conditions become optimal for germination. This ephemeral life strategy allows it to exploit transient moisture and nutrient availability in its typical habitats. Within the broader spectrum of plant life forms, its developmental pattern is strictly defined by its status as a therophyte (Life_form_1) and a therophyte (Life_form_2), ensuring that it avoids the physiological stress of seasonal extremes by retreating into a seed state rather than maintaining perennial vegetative structures such as those found in chamaephytes or hemicryptophytes.

Life form :

therophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Filago congesta is characterized by its growth habit and structural development. In terms of its climbing capacity, the plant functions as a self-supporting entity, exhibiting characteristics consistent with both liana and vine-like tendencies, though it maintains its own structural integrity without external reliance. Specifically, its climbing nature is classified as self-supporting, meaning it does not require an obligatory host for verticality but can display facultative climbing behaviors through its growth pattern. This self-supporting mechanism allows the plant to navigate its environment effectively while maintaining a stable physical form.

Climber :

self-supporting

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Filago congesta has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.

Stem

1. Biomolecules

Chemicals

Filago congesta has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Leontopodic acid.

Leontopodic acid

1. Biomolecules

Activities

Filago congesta has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.

Analgesic

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Filago congesta has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include cosmetic serums.

Cosmetic serums

1. Biomolecules