Status:
valid
Authors:
Mateo
Source:
gcc
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Collect. Bot. (Barcelona) 18: 155 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025479
Common Names
- Pilosella Gudarica
- Gudarica Mouse-ear Hawkweed
- Gudarica Pilosella
Description
Pilosella gudarica (also called Gudarica Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella gudarica is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive and urinary tract disorders. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a fertilizer for plants.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pilosella gudarica has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella gudarica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize lightly. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Pilosella gudarica
Pilosella gudarica is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas, often on hillsides. It is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and trails.
Pilosella gudarica FAQ
What are the common uses of Pilosella gudarica?
Pilosella gudarica is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
What is the optimal temperature for Pilosella gudarica?
Pilosella gudarica prefers temperatures between 10-25 degrees Celsius.
What is the ideal soil type for Pilosella gudarica?
Pilosella gudarica prefers well-draining, sandy soils with a pH of 6-7.
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,