Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vegaradana
ID:
1321626

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mateo & Egido

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Flora Montiber. 52: 81 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334080





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Description

Pilosella vegaradana (also called Vega-Radana's Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Spain and is found in grasslands and woodlands. It has a rosette of hairy leaves and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella vegaradana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used in making garlands and its leaves are used for making tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella vegaradana has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella vegaradana is a perennial native to Spain. It is a hardy species and can be grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sterile medium and kept at a temperature of 18-20°C (64-68°F).

Where to Find Pilosella vegaradana

Pilosella vegaradana is found in Spain.

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

Gonzalo Mateo (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mateo' in the authors string.
Fermín del Egido Mazuelas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Egido' in the authors string.