Status:
valid
Authors:
Mateo
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Flora Montiber. 34: 3 (-4) (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132364
Common Names
- Ricoana Pilosella
- Ricoana Mouse-Ear Hawkweed
- Ricoana Hawkweed
Description
Pilosella ricoana (also called Rico's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the family Asteraceae. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella ricoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pilosella ricoana has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a flat-topped cluster. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella ricoana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or fall.
Where to Find Pilosella ricoana
Pilosella ricoana can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado and east to Wyoming and Montana.
Pilosella ricoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella ricoana?
Pilosella ricoana
What is the common name of Pilosella ricoana?
Rico's mouse-ear hawkweed
What type of plant is Pilosella ricoana?
Herbaceous perennial
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,