Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
73671

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Forssk.) C.Jeffrey ex Cufod.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 37: 1180 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073000



Common Names

  • Piloselloides hirsuta
  • Hairy Piloselloides
  • Hairy Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Gerbera peregrina Steenis [unknown]
  • Gerbera candollei Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Epiclinastrum candollei Bojer ex DC. [unknown]
  • Gerbera hirsuta Less. [unknown]
  • Perdicium piloselloides Hiern [unknown]
  • Arnica hirsuta Forssk. [unknown]
  • Gerbera schimperi Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Gerbera piloselloides piloselloides [unknown]
  • Gerbera piloselloides Cass. [unknown]
  • Gerbera piloselloides concolor Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Gerbera schimperi Sch.Bip. ex Hochst. [unknown]
  • Gerbera waandersiana Zoll. ex v.Steenis [unknown]
  • Gerbera amabilis Hance [unknown]
  • Gerbera ovalifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Gerbera aberdarica R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Lasiopus candollei DC. [unknown]
  • Gerbera piloselloides discolor DC. [unknown]
  • Arnica piloselloides L. [unknown]

Description

Piloselloides hirsuta (also called hairy-fruited piloselloides, among many other common names) is a small shrub with small, grey-green foliage and small yellow flowers. It is native to South America and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Piloselloides hirsuta is used medicinally for treating digestive issues, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piloselloides hirsuta is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black achene with a white pappus. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with a short, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piloselloides hirsuta is a hardy, herbaceous, perennial plant. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny spot. Division should be done in late spring or early summer. Once established, it can be propagated by division.

Where to Find Piloselloides hirsuta

Piloselloides hirsuta can be found in the mountains of the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

Piloselloides hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piloselloides hirsuta?

Piloselloides hirsuta

What is the common name of Piloselloides hirsuta?

Hairy Piloselloides

What type of plant is Piloselloides hirsuta?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Georg Cufodontis (1896-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cufod.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:238391-1: Based on the initial data import