Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argyrolegionensis
ID:
1325831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mateo & Egido

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Lazaroa 34: 14 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338285



Common Names

  • Argyrolegionensis Pilosella
  • Pilosella argyrolegionensis
  • Argyrolegionensis Mouse-ear


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Description

Pilosella argyrolegionensis (also called Silver-leaved hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and silvery-green leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella argyrolegionensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella argyrolegionensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5-2.5 mm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella argyrolegionensis is a perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Division should be done in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Pilosella argyrolegionensis

Pilosella argyrolegionensis is found in the temperate forests of Europe.

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.