Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutifolia
ID:
128002

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vill.) Arv.-Touv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Dauphin. Échange Pl. : 282 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127331



Common Names

  • Sharp-Leaved Hawkweed
  • Mouse-Ear Hawkweed
  • Acute-Leaved Hawkweed


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Description

Pilosella acutifolia (also called Sharp-leaved Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and meadows. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella acutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pilosella acutifolia sub. deggenavica (Gerstl. & Zahn) Gottschl.
Pilosella acutifolia sub. villarsii (F.W.Schultz) Gottschl.
Pilosella acutifolia sub. acutifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella acutifolia is a yellow-green color, with a single flower head on each stem. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella acutifolia is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Once established, it requires little water and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Pilosella acutifolia

Pilosella acutifolia can be found in Europe, primarily in the Mediterranean region.

Pilosella acutifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella acutifolia?

Pilosella acutifolia

What is the common name of Pilosella acutifolia?

Meadow Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella acutifolia?

Grassy meadows, pastures, and roadsides

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-88337: Based on the initial data import
Casimir Arvet-Touvet (1841-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arv.-Touv.' in the authors string.
Dominique Villars (1745-1814): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vill.' in the authors string.