Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blaui
ID:
1409456

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.Schütt & Zahn) Gottschl.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 43(1): 158. 2013 [21 Jun 2013]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421921



Common Names

  • Pilosella blaui
  • Blau's Pilosella
  • Blau's Mouse-Ear


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Description

Pilosella blaui (also called Mouse-ear hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella blaui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella blaui is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella blaui is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Pilosella blaui

Pilosella blaui can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Pilosella blaui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella blaui?

Pilosella blaui

What is the common name of Pilosella blaui?

Blaui

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella blaui?

It is found in moist, shady forests of the Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil

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

Karl Hermann Zahn (1865-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zahn' in the authors string.
Günter Gottschlich (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottschl.' in the authors string.
Bruno Schütt (1876-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Schütt' in the authors string.