Status:
valid
Authors:
Mateo & Egido
Source:
gcc
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Flora Montiber. 37: 7 (fig.) (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045600
Common Names
- Pseudomaraniana Pilosella
- Pseudomaraniana Mouse-ear Hawkweed
- Pilosella Pseudomaraniana
Description
Pilosella pseudomaraniana (also called Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella pseudomaraniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pilosella pseudomaraniana has yellow flowers with five petals that are fused at the base. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella pseudomaraniana is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in spring and summer.
Where to Find Pilosella pseudomaraniana
Pilosella pseudomaraniana is found in the Canary Islands and Madeira.
Pilosella pseudomaraniana FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Pilosella pseudomaraniana?
Pilosella pseudomaraniana is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, Spain, and North Africa.
What is the optimal soil type for Pilosella pseudomaraniana?
Pilosella pseudomaraniana prefers well-drained, loamy soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.
How much sunlight does Pilosella pseudomaraniana need?
Pilosella pseudomaraniana prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial shade.
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,