Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
massagetovii
ID:
133758

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gamajun. ex Kamelin & Zuckerw.) Sennikov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 83(2): 79 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133087



Common Names

  • Mountain Hawkweed
  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Pilosella


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Description

Pilosella massagetovii (also called Massagetov's Pilosella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a long, thin stem with small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella massagetovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella massagetovii is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella massagetovii is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring, and the seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Pilosella massagetovii

Pilosella massagetovii is native to Central Asia and can be found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.

Pilosella massagetovii FAQ

What are the common names of Pilosella massagetovii?

Massagetovii Pilosella

What type of plant is Pilosella massagetovii?

Perennial herb

Where is Pilosella massagetovii native to?

Central and South America

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

Aleksandr Sénnikov (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sennikov' in the authors string.
Rudolf Kamelin (1938-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kamelin' in the authors string.
Aleksandra Pavlovna Gamajunova (b.1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamajun.' in the authors string.
T.I. Zuckerwanik (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zuckerw.' in the authors string.