Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biglana
ID:
70060

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bornm. & Zahn) S.Bräut. & Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 37(1): 132 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069389



Common Names

  • Pilosella biglana
  • Biglans Hawkweed
  • Biglans Mouse-ear Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium neosyllectum K.Malý & Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium biglanum Bornm. & Zahn [unknown]

Description

Pilosella biglana (also called 'Biglana', 'Biglana Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a terminal flower head. It grows in grasslands and meadows at elevations of 0-2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella biglana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella biglana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 5-7mm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella biglana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Plant in a sunny or partially shaded position in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pilosella biglana

Pilosella biglana is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine.

Pilosella biglana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella biglana?

Pilosella biglana

What is the common name of Pilosella biglana?

Bigelow's hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella biglana?

Pilosella biglana 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-26213: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Karl Hermann Zahn (1865-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zahn' in the authors string.
Siegfried Bräutigam (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Bräut.' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.