Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterogaliciana
ID:
1321624

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mateo & Egido

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Flora Montiber. 52: 79 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334078


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Description

Pilosella heterogaliciana (also called Heterogalician Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Spain and is found in grasslands and woodlands. It has a rosette of hairy leaves and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella heterogaliciana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It can also be used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive problems and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella heterogaliciana has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella heterogaliciana is a perennial native to Spain. It is a hardy species and can be grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sterile medium and kept at a temperature of 18-20°C (64-68°F).

Where to Find Pilosella heterogaliciana

Pilosella heterogaliciana is found in Spain.

Species in the Pilosella genus

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,

References

Gonzalo Mateo (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mateo' in the authors string.
Fermín del Egido Mazuelas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Egido' in the authors string.