Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adenocantabrica
ID:
1322314

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mateo & Egido

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 42(2): 187 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334768



Common Names

  • Pilosella adenocantabrica
  • Adenocantabric Pilosella
  • Adenocantabric Mouse-ear Hawkweed


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Description

Pilosella adenocantabrica (also called Adenocantabric Pilosella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Spain and is found in dry grasslands. It is a small herb with yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella adenocantabrica is an ornamental plant that is used for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive issues and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella adenocantabrica has small, yellowish-white flowers, with a seed capsule that is about 1 mm long. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella adenocantabrica is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the fall in a cold frame.

Where to Find Pilosella adenocantabrica

Pilosella adenocantabrica is native to the Iberian Peninsula and can be found in Spain and Portugal.

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.