Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kebeshensis
ID:
2982

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stepanov) Tupitz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sibir. 13: 345 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002311



Common Names

  • Pilosella kebeshensis
  • Kebeshen's Mouse-ear
  • Kebeshen's Pilosella


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Description

Pilosella kebeshensis (also called Kebeshen everlasting, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate and have a white-woolly underside. The flowers are yellow and have a yellow center. It grows in dry grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella kebeshensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella kebeshensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella kebeshensis is a perennial herb that is native to Turkey. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Pilosella kebeshensis

Pilosella kebeshensis is native to Bulgaria and can be found in the Balkan Mountains.

Pilosella kebeshensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella kebeshensis?

Pilosella kebeshensis

What is the common name of Pilosella kebeshensis?

Kebeshen's Pilosella

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella kebeshensis?

It is found in the Caucasus region, from Armenia to Azerbaijan.

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

Nikolay V. Stepanov: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stepanov' in the authors string.
N.N. Tupitzina: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tupitz.' in the authors string.