Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caespitosa
ID:
119084

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 6: 314 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118413



Common Names

  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Mousetail
  • Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium altaicum Nägeli & Peter [deprecated]
  • Hieracium sudetorum (Nägeli & Peter) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium pratense altaicum (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium caespitosum caespitosum [unknown]
  • Hieracium sudetorum (Peter) J.Weiss [unknown]
  • Hieracium pratense ipecense Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium pratense leptocaulon (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium pratense dimorphum (Norrl.) H.Lindb. [unknown]
  • Hieracium pratense pratense [unknown]
  • Hieracium pratense dublanense (Rehmann) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium collinum sudetorum Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium pratense dissolutum (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium pratense karelicum (Norrl.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium caespitosum caespitosum [unknown]
  • Hieracium caespitosum sudetorum (Nägeli & Peter) Nyár. [unknown]

Description

Pilosella caespitosa (also called Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella caespitosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pilosella caespitosa sub. caespitosa
Pilosella caespitosa sub. colliniformis (Peter) P.D.Sell & C.West

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella caespitosa has yellow flowers, small, black seeds, and small seedlings with a white root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella caespitosa is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing plant with small, yellow flowers. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall.

Where to Find Pilosella caespitosa

Pilosella caespitosa is native to Europe and can be found in meadows and grasslands.

Pilosella caespitosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella caespitosa?

Pilosella caespitosa

What is the common name of Pilosella caespitosa?

Mousetail Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella caespitosa?

Grassy areas, meadows, and roadsides

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-79741: Based on the initial data import
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.
Barthélémy Du Mortier (1797-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dumort.' in the authors string.