Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nägeli & Peter) Soják
Source:
gcc
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Cas. Nár. Muz., Rada Prír. 150(3-4): 139 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123790
Common Names
- Mouse-ear Hawkweed
- Common Mouse-ear
- Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Hieracium aneimenum Naeg & Peter [unknown]
Description
Pilosella aneimena (also called Aneimena Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, open grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella aneimena is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pilosella aneimena is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green plants with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella aneimena is a perennial herb. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Water the cuttings regularly until they are established. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Pilosella aneimena
Pilosella aneimena is native to the Andes mountains in South America. It can be found in the wild in the countries of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
Pilosella aneimena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella aneimena?
Pilosella aneimena
What are the common names of Pilosella aneimena?
Aneimene Hawkweed, Aneimene Mouse-ear
Where is Pilosella aneimena native to?
Pilosella aneimena is native to 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,