Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jubata
ID:
27522

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.W.Schultz & Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Flora 45: 438 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026851



Common Names

  • Jubate Pilosella
  • Pilosella
  • Pilosella jubata


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium frigidum Wedd. [unknown]
  • Hieracium argentinense argentinense [unknown]
  • Hieracium jubatum Fr. [unknown]
  • Hieracium subargentinense subargentinense [unknown]

Description

Pilosella jubata (also called Jubate Pilosella, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of 1-2m. It has small, yellow-green flowers in spring and summer. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella jubata is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella jubata is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, delicate, and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella jubata is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Pilosella jubata

Pilosella jubata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya.

Pilosella jubata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella jubata?

Pilosella jubata

What is the common name of Pilosella jubata?

Mountain Mouse-ear

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella jubata?

Mountainous areas 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

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:238155-1: Based on the initial data import