Status:
valid
Authors:
Mateo & Egido
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Lazaroa 34: 15 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338286
Common Names
- Megargyrocoma Pilosella
- Pilosella megargyrocoma
- Megargyrocoma Mouse-ear
Description
Pilosella megargyrocoma (also called Mouse-ear hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and hairy leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella megargyrocoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pilosella megargyrocoma has small, white flowers that are followed by small, yellow fruits. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella megargyrocoma is a perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Division should be done in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Pilosella megargyrocoma
Pilosella megargyrocoma is found in the temperate forests of Europe.
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,