Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bifurca
ID:
65780

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Flora 45: 423 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065109



Common Names

  • Pilosella bifurca
  • Bifurca Pilosella
  • Pilosella


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium cinereum Tausch [unknown]
  • Hieracium sterromastix N.P. [unknown]
  • Hieracium frickii (Zahn) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium szovitsii (Nägeli & Peter) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium obscurum Láng [unknown]
  • Hieracium bifurcum M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Hieracium peczoryense Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium vindobonae (Zahn) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium longipes (C.Koch ex Nägeli & Peter) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium bifurcum bifurcum [unknown]
  • Pilosella bifurca bifurca [unknown]
  • Hieracium flagelliflorum Čelak. [unknown]
  • Hieracium cinereum Doell [unknown]
  • Hieracium sterromastix (Nägeli & Peter) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium bifurcum szovitsii Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium longipes K.Koch [unknown]
  • Hieracium bifurcum frickii Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium bifurcum langii Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium bifurcum vindobonae Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium bifurcum sterromastix Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium bifurcum longipes (K.Koch) Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium bifurcum vindobonense Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium szovitsii N.P. [unknown]
  • Hieracium vindobonae Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium dicranocaule Vuk. [unknown]
  • Pilosella bifurca breitenbrunnensis (Rech. & Zahn) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella bifurca comata (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella bifurca mesoschista (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella bifurca pachyclada (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella bifurca praticola (Tausch ex Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella bifurca retzensis (Zahn) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella bifurca sterromastix (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella bifurca vindobonensis (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella cinerea danubii (Zahn) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella cinerea langii (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella cinerea tephraea (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella cinerea thayensis (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]

Description

Pilosella bifurca (also called Cat's-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella bifurca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella bifurca is white and tubular with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella bifurca is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of the rootstock can be done in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pilosella bifurca

Pilosella bifurca is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas.

Pilosella bifurca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella bifurca?

Pilosella bifurca

What is the common name of Pilosella bifurca?

Bifurcate Mouse-Ear Hawkweed

What is the habitat of Pilosella bifurca?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

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-22040: 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.