Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oroasturica
ID:
1319428

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mateo & Egido

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Flora Montiber. 48: 41 (fig. 4) (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331882



Common Names

  • Oroasturica Mouse-Ear Hawkweed
  • Pilosella oroasturica
  • Oroasturica Mouse-Ear Hawkweed


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Description

Pilosella oroasturica (also called Asturian 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 oroasturica is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pilosella oroasturica sub. littoralis Mateo & Egido

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella oroasturica has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella oroasturica 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 oroasturica

Pilosella oroasturica is native to the temperate regions of Europe.

Pilosella oroasturica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella oroasturica?

Pilosella oroasturica

What type of plant is Pilosella oroasturica?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Pilosella oroasturica 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,

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.