Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
cordata
ID:
60332

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 21(2): 218 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059661



Common Names

  • Piloselloides cordata
  • Hairy Hawkweed
  • Cordate Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Gerbera cordata Less. [unknown]
  • Arnica cordata Thunb. [unknown]

Description

Piloselloides cordata (also called Heart-Shaped Piloselloides, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has hairy stems and leaves, and produces yellow flowers. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Piloselloides cordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piloselloides cordata is a yellow-orange disc floret with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are oblong and toothed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piloselloides cordata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Piloselloides cordata

Piloselloides cordata can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Piloselloides cordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piloselloides cordata?

Piloselloides cordata

What is the common name of Piloselloides cordata?

Heart-leaved piloselloides

What is the family of Piloselloides cordata?

Asteraceae

Species in the Piloselloides 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

Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:238390-1: Based on the initial data import