Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anchusoides
ID:
83275

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arv.-Touv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Dauphin. Échange Pl. (1880) 281.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082604



Common Names

  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Common Hawkweed
  • Anchusa Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium albipedunculum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Pilosella neohybrida (Arv.-Touv.) Mateo [unknown]
  • Hieracium albipedunculum albipedunculum [unknown]
  • Hieracium pseudohybridum pseudohybridum [unknown]
  • Pilosella anchusoides anchusoides [unknown]
  • Hieracium pseudohybridum veragrorum Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium albipedunculatum albipedunculatum [unknown]
  • Hieracium florentinum hispanorum Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium albipedunculum primulaceum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium pseudohybridum Arv.-Touv. [unknown]
  • Hieracium cymiflorum pseudocymosum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium albipedunculum ripariae Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium pseudohybridum Arv.-Touv. [unknown]
  • Pilosella pseudohybrida (Arv.-Touv.) Soják [unknown]
  • Hieracium anchusoides Arv.-Touv. [unknown]
  • Hieracium albipedunculatum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium rigidisetum Besse & Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium neohybridum Arv.-Touv. [unknown]
  • Hieracium anchusoides (Arv.-Touv.) St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Pilosella anchusoides floccipedunculoides (Zahn) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella anchusoides polakiana (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]

Description

Pilosella anchusoides (also called Common Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb. It is native to Europe, and grows in open grasslands, disturbed areas, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella anchusoides has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella anchusoides has yellow flowers with a yellow center disk and yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, dark brown, and slightly flattened with a small tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem and yellow flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella anchusoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming.

Where to Find Pilosella anchusoides

Pilosella anchusoides is native to Europe and can be found in open, grassy areas, such as meadows and pastures.

Pilosella anchusoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella anchusoides?

Pilosella anchusoides

What is the common name of Pilosella anchusoides?

Mouse-ear Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella anchusoides?

Pilosella anchusoides is native to Europe, where it grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

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-39106: Based on the initial data import
Casimir Arvet-Touvet (1841-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arv.-Touv.' in the authors string.