Status:
valid
Authors:
(Touton) S.Bräut. & Greuter
Source:
gcc
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 37(1): 136 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043627
Common Names
- Pilosella Setifolia
- Setifolia Pilosella
- Pilosella Featherleaf
Description
Pilosella setifolia (also called Setifolia Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in dry, open areas such as meadows and roadsides. Its small, yellow daisy-like flowers are arranged in clusters. Its leaves are lanceolate and covered with soft hairs.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella setifolia is a perennial herb that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive white flowers and is drought tolerant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pilosella setifolia is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a tuft of white hairs at the tip of the stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella setifolia is an annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed, which should be sown in the spring or early summer. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Pilosella setifolia
Pilosella setifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Italy, Spain, and Portugal.
Pilosella setifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella setifolia?
Pilosella setifolia
What is the common name of Pilosella setifolia?
Hairy Hawkweed
Where is Pilosella setifolia found?
Pilosella setifolia is found in the western United States, from California to Montana.
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,