Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aneimena
ID:
124461

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


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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-84921: 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.
Carl Nägeli (1817-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nägeli' in the authors string.