Status:
valid
Authors:
Mateo & Egido
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Flora Montiber. 48: 42 (-43; fig. 6) (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331884
Common Names
- Subgudarica Mouse-Ear Hawkweed
- Pilosella subgudarica
- Subgudarica Mouse-Ear Hawkweed
Description
Pilosella subgudarica (also called Subgudarica Pilosella, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Central and East Africa, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella subgudarica is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pilosella subgudarica has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella subgudarica can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
Where to Find Pilosella subgudarica
Pilosella subgudarica is native to the temperate regions of Europe.
Pilosella subgudarica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella subgudarica?
Pilosella subgudarica
What type of plant is Pilosella subgudarica?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Pilosella subgudarica grow?
In dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region
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,