Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megargyrocoma
ID:
1325832

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mateo & Egido

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Lazaroa 34: 15 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338286



Common Names

  • Megargyrocoma Pilosella
  • Pilosella megargyrocoma
  • Megargyrocoma Mouse-ear


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Description

Pilosella megargyrocoma (also called Mouse-ear hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and hairy leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella megargyrocoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella megargyrocoma has small, white flowers that are followed by small, yellow fruits. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella megargyrocoma is a perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Division should be done in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Pilosella megargyrocoma

Pilosella megargyrocoma is found in the temperate forests 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

Gonzalo Mateo (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mateo' in the authors string.
Fermín del Egido Mazuelas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Egido' in the authors string.