Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Vicioso) Mateo
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Flora Montiber. 32: 66 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131824
Common Names
- Pyrenean Hawkweed
- Unamuno's Hawkweed
- Pilosella
Synonyms
- Hieracium myriadenum unamunoi C.Vicioso [unknown]
Description
Pilosella unamunoi (also called Unamuno's Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella unamunoi is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pilosella unamunoi is yellow and has a daisy-like form. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella unamunoi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures as low as -20°C. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Pilosella unamunoi
Pilosella unamunoi can be found in Mexico, Central America, and some parts of South America.
Pilosella unamunoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella unamunoi?
Pilosella unamunoi
What is the family of Pilosella unamunoi?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Pilosella unamunoi?
Unamuno's mouse-ear hawkweed
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,