Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muscelii
ID:
13791

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Prodan) S.Bräut. & Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 37(1): 135 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013120



Common Names

  • Pilosella Muscelii
  • Muscelii Pilosella
  • Muscelii Pilosella


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium pui Prodan [unknown]
  • Hieracium muscelii Prodan [unknown]
  • Hieracium precupii Prodan [unknown]
  • Hieracium retezaticola Prodan [unknown]

Description

Pilosella muscelii (also called Muscel's pilosella, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1.5 m in height and has small, linear-shaped leaves. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella muscelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella muscelii has yellow flowers with a yellow center and 5 petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella muscelii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Pilosella muscelii

Pilosella muscelii is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Pilosella muscelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella muscelii?

Pilosella muscelii

What is the common name of Pilosella muscelii?

Muscel's mouse-ear hawkweed

What type of environment does Pilosella muscelii prefer?

Pilosella muscelii prefers dry, sunny environments

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-112697: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Siegfried Bräutigam (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Bräut.' in the authors string.
Iuliu Prodan (1875-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prodan' in the authors string.