Status:
valid
Authors:
(Peter) Soják
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 6(2): 217 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096610
Common Names
- Basal Hawkweed
- Basifurca Hawkweed
- Basifurcate Hawkweed
Description
Pilosella basifurca (also called Mouse-ear hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella basifurca is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used in landscaping. It has a long blooming period and can add a splash of color to any garden. It is also known for its ability to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pilosella basifurca has yellow flowers with five petals that are fused together at the base. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella basifurca is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sunny location in the spring. To propagate by division, divide the plant in the spring or fall and replant the divisions in the desired location.
Where to Find Pilosella basifurca
Pilosella basifurca is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and open woodlands.
Pilosella basifurca FAQ
What are the common names of Pilosella basifurca?
Basal-Leaved Mouse-Ear Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Pilosella basifurca?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
What is the optimal soil pH for Pilosella basifurca?
6.0 to 7.5
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,