Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
byzantina
ID:
74681

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) P.D.Sell & C.West

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33(3): 432 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074010



Common Names

  • Byzantine Pilosella
  • Pilosella Byzantina
  • Byzantina Pilosella


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Description

Pilosella byzantina (also called Byzantine Mouse-ear, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with small, yellow flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella byzantina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella byzantina has small, white flowers that bloom in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella byzantina is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, sunny location. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pilosella byzantina

Pilosella byzantina is native to Europe and can be found in Greece, Turkey, and Bulgaria.

Pilosella byzantina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella byzantina?

Pilosella byzantina

What is the common name of Pilosella byzantina?

Byzantine Hawkweed

What is the growth habit of Pilosella byzantina?

It is a perennial herb with a rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that grows up to 10 cm tall.

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-3075: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Peter Derek Sell (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Sell' in the authors string.
Cyril West (1887-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.West' in the authors string.