Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tendina
ID:
75531

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nägeli & Peter) Soják

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 6(2): 218 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074860



Common Names

  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Pilosella
  • Tendina


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Description

Eriogonum gracile (also called Slender Buckwheat, among many other common names) is a species of wild buckwheat native to western North America. It is an upright, mat-forming perennial herb with small, gray-green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats, such as chaparral, sagebrush, and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella tendina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella tendina is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella tendina is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn and by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pilosella tendina

Pilosella tendina is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sandy soils. It is most commonly found in the countries of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Pilosella tendina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella tendina?

Pilosella tendina

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella tendina?

Pilosella tendina is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

What are the characteristics of Pilosella tendina?

Pilosella tendina is a small, perennial plant with small, yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-31572: Based on the initial data import
Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.
Carl Nägeli (1817-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nägeli' in the authors string.