Status:
valid
Authors:
Mateo & Egido
Source:
gcc
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Flora Montiber. 37: 8 (fig.) (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137453
Common Names
- Pilosella Puenteana
- Puente's Pilosella
- Puente's Mouse-ear Hawkweed
Description
Pilosella puenteana (also called Puente's Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows to a height of up to 1 meter. It has a thick, woody stem and its leaves are oblong. It is native to the Mediterranean and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella puenteana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pilosella puenteana has yellow, daisy-like flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and bright green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella puenteana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted in the same conditions as the parent plant.
Where to Find Pilosella puenteana
Pilosella puenteana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Pilosella puenteana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella puenteana?
Pilosella puenteana
What is the common name of Pilosella puenteana?
Puente's pilosella
What is the natural habitat of Pilosella puenteana?
Dry, rocky slopes in Mexico
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,