Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anobrachia
ID:
96761

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Arv.-Touv. & Gaut.) S.Bräut. & Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 37(1): 132 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096090



Common Names

  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Pilosella
  • Anobrachia


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium adriaticiforme Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium anobrachion Arv.-Touv. & Gaut. [unknown]
  • Hieracium adriaticiforme adriaticiforme [unknown]
  • Hieracium hybridiforme rosaemontis (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium adriaticiforme anobrachium (Arv.-Touv. & Gaut.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium adriaticiforme chaetodermum Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium adriaticiforme rosaemontis (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium adriaticiforme amphichaetophorum Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium hybridum rosaemontis Nägeli & Peter [unknown]

Description

Pilosella anobrachia (also called 'Hairy Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small, yellow flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas and is tolerant of drought.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella anobrachia is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used in landscaping and xeriscaping. It is also used as a food source for livestock and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella anobrachia is a small yellow flower head, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a length of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow, grass-like leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella anobrachia is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Pilosella anobrachia

Pilosella anobrachia is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Pilosella anobrachia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella anobrachia?

Pilosella anobrachia

What is the family of Pilosella anobrachia?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Pilosella anobrachia?

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-52243: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Casimir Arvet-Touvet (1841-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arv.-Touv.' in the authors string.
Siegfried Bräutigam (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Bräut.' in the authors string.
Gaston Gautier (1841-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaut.' in the authors string.