Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
avilae
ID:
1603

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Flora 45: 437 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000932



Common Names

  • Avila Mouse-ear
  • Avila Hawkweed
  • Avila Leopard's Bane


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Description

Pilosella avilae (also called Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist meadows, open woods, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella avilae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella avilae has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and toothed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella avilae is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pilosella avilae

Pilosella avilae can be found in the wild in Europe, especially in the Alps and the Pyrenees.

Pilosella avilae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella avilae?

Pilosella avilae

What is the common name of Pilosella avilae?

Meadow Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella avilae?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

What is the flowering season of Pilosella avilae?

Spring and summer

What is the growth habit of Pilosella avilae?

Upright, clump-forming perennial

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

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:238007-1: Based on the initial data import