Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
31873

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Flora 45: 436 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031202



Common Names

  • Pilosella Mexicana
  • Mexicana
  • Mexican Mouse-ear


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium niveopappum Fr. [unknown]
  • Hieracium comaticeps S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Hieracium praemorsiforme Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Hieracium mexicanum mexicanum [unknown]
  • Hieracium mexicanum mexicanum [unknown]
  • Hieracium mexicanum mexicanum [unknown]
  • Pilosella niveopappa F.W.Schultz & Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Hieracium mexicanum Less. [unknown]
  • Hieracium mexicanum niveopappum A.Gray & S.Watson [unknown]
  • Hieracium mexicanum niveopappum Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium mexicanum praemorsiforme Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium mexicanum glabrescens Zahn [unknown]
  • Pilosella praemorsiformis (Sch.Bip.) F.W.Schultz & Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Hieracium multicaule Schaffn. ex Fr. [unknown]
  • Hieracium multicaule schaffner ex Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Pilosella mexicana (also called Mexican mouse-ear, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella mexicana has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella mexicana is a small, yellow-white flower with a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella mexicana is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division is the easiest and most reliable method of propagation. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny location. Deadheading spent flowers will help to encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Pilosella mexicana

Pilosella mexicana is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas.

Pilosella mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella mexicana?

Pilosella mexicana

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella mexicana?

It is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

What are the uses of Pilosella mexicana?

It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.

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:238195-1: Based on the initial data import