Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arida
ID:
74975

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Freyn) Soják

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 6(2): 219 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074304



Common Names

  • Arid Pilosella
  • Arid Mouse-ear
  • Arid Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium venetianum venetianum [unknown]
  • Hieracium venetianum bracteolosum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium venetianum nudum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium aridum Freyn [unknown]
  • Hieracium venetianum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium hankae Rehmann [unknown]
  • Hieracium venetianum isochromum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium venetianum orthophyes Nägeli & Peter [unknown]

Description

Pilosella arida (also called Arid Mouse-ear, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with hairy leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella arida is a drought-tolerant plant that is used to create a low-maintenance garden. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella arida has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella arida can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Divisions should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Pilosella arida

Pilosella arida can be found in the mountains of Spain and Portugal.

Pilosella arida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella arida?

Pilosella arida

What type of plant is Pilosella arida?

It is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family

Where is Pilosella arida found?

It is found in the Alps and the Carpathians

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-31028: Based on the initial data import
Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
Josef Franz Freyn (1845-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Freyn' in the authors string.