Status:
valid
Authors:
F.W.Schultz & Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Flora 45: 438 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063630
Common Names
- Pilosella patagonica
- Patagonica Pilosella
- Patagonica Mouse-Ear Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Hieracium austroamericanum Dahlst. ex Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium patagonicum Hook.f. [unknown]
- Hieracium austroamericanum Dahlst. [deprecated]
- Hieracium poeppigianum Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium chilense navarinum Zahn [unknown]
Description
Pilosella patagonica (also called Patagonian Mouse-ear, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Patagonia. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist soils and is found in grassland and meadow habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella patagonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pilosella patagonica is yellow and tubular, with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella patagonica is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Pilosella patagonica
Pilosella patagonica is native to the Patagonian steppe ecoregion of Argentina and Chile. It can be found in the wild in the provinces of Neuquén, Río Negro, and Chubut in Argentina.
Pilosella patagonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella patagonica?
Pilosella patagonica
What is the common name of Pilosella patagonica?
Patagonian Pilosella
Where is Pilosella patagonica native to?
Argentina
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,