Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chilensis
ID:
22358

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Less.) Sch.Bip. & F.W.Schultz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Flora 45: 436 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021687



Common Names

  • Pilosella chilensis
  • Chilean Mouse-Ear Hawkweed
  • Chilean Pilosella


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Description

Pilosella chilensis (also called Chilean Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Chile and Argentina. It has a basal rosette of hairy, spoon-shaped leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as meadows, grasslands, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella chilensis is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also known to be beneficial for treating skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella chilensis has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. Seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella chilensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Pilosella chilensis

Pilosella chilensis is found in Chile.

Pilosella chilensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella chilensis?

Pilosella chilensis

What is the common name of Pilosella chilensis?

Chilean Mouse-ear

What type of plant is Pilosella chilensis?

A perennial herb

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

Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Schultz (1804-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.W.Schultz' in the authors string.