Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
30739

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) F.W.Schultz & Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Flora 45(27): 426 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030068



Common Names

  • Orange-flowered Pilosella
  • Orange Mouse-ear
  • Pilosella Aurantiaca


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Description

Pilosella aurantiaca (also called 'Orange Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, orange flowers. It typically grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella aurantiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pilosella aurantiaca sub. decolorans (Fr.) T.Tyler
Pilosella aurantiaca sub. auropurpurea (Peter) Soják
Pilosella aurantiaca sub. aurantiaca

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella aurantiaca is yellow and daisy-like. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella aurantiaca is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It should be grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage re-blooming.

Where to Find Pilosella aurantiaca

Pilosella aurantiaca can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Pilosella aurantiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella aurantiaca?

Pilosella aurantiaca

What type of plant is Pilosella aurantiaca?

Herb

Where is Pilosella aurantiaca 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-129064: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Schultz (1804-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.W.Schultz' in the authors string.