Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
auriculiformis
ID:
32210

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.W.Schultz & Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Flora 45: 424 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031539



Common Names

  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Hawkweed
  • Mouse-ear


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium xystolepium Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium auriculaeforme Fr. [unknown]
  • Pilosella auriculiformis auriculiformis [unknown]
  • Hieracium xystolepium xystolepium [unknown]
  • Hieracium auriculiforme Fr. [unknown]
  • Hieracium auriculiforme xystolepium (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium bifurcum auriculiforme (Fr.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Hieracium xystolepium brachypodum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium auriculiforme brachypodum (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn [unknown]
  • Pilosella hirtovasconica Mateo, Egido & E.Fidalgo [unknown]
  • Pilosella auriculiformis hirtovasconica (Mateo, Egido & E.Fidalgo) Mateo & Egido [unknown]
  • Pilosella auriculiformis brachypoda (Nägeli & Peter) H.P.Fuchs [unknown]

Description

Pilosella auriculiformis (also called Ear-leaved fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It grows in dry, rocky soils, often in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella auriculiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella auriculiformis has yellow flowers with a tubular shape and a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella auriculiformis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils.

Where to Find Pilosella auriculiformis

Pilosella auriculiformis can be found in Europe, including the British Isles, and in parts of Asia.

Pilosella auriculiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella auriculiformis?

Pilosella auriculiformis

What are the common names of Pilosella auriculiformis?

Common names of Pilosella auriculiformis include mouse-ear hawkweed and mouse-ear hawkweed.

What is the native range of Pilosella auriculiformis?

Pilosella auriculiformis is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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-130495: Based on the initial data import
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.