Status:
valid
Authors:
Mateo & Egido
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Flora Montiber. 48: 40 (-41; fig. 3) (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331881
Common Names
- Nigrolegionensis Mouse-Ear Hawkweed
- Pilosella nigrolegionensis
- Nigrolegionensis Mouse-Ear Hawkweed
Description
Pilosella nigrolegionensis (also called Nigrolegion Pilosella, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of 1000-3000 m. It has a creeping habit and produces white flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella nigrolegionensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pilosella nigrolegionensis has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella nigrolegionensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
Where to Find Pilosella nigrolegionensis
Pilosella nigrolegionensis is native to the temperate regions of Europe.
Pilosella nigrolegionensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella nigrolegionensis?
Pilosella nigrolegionensis
What type of plant is Pilosella nigrolegionensis?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Pilosella nigrolegionensis grow?
In dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region
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,