Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amaurocephala
ID:
90963

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Peter) Soják

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Cas. Nár. Muz., Rada Prír. 150(3-4): 139 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090292



Common Names

  • Mountain Hawkweed
  • Yellow Hawkweed
  • Mouse-eared Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium krafftianum Schwimmer & Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium subeminens Touton & Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium amaurocephalum Peter [unknown]

Description

Pilosella amaurocephala (also called Pale Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella amaurocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella amaurocephala is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella amaurocephala is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 1.5m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Pilosella amaurocephala requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought and frost.

Where to Find Pilosella amaurocephala

Pilosella amaurocephala is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Pilosella amaurocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella amaurocephala?

Pilosella amaurocephala

What is the family of Pilosella amaurocephala?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Pilosella amaurocephala?

Hawkweed

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-46578: Based on the initial data import
Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.