Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calodon
ID:
74752

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tausch ex Peter) Soják

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Preslia 43(2): 186 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074081



Common Names

  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Mouse-eared Hawkweed
  • Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium psammophilum (Nägeli & Peter) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium calodontopsis (Litv. & Zahn) Üksip [deprecated]
  • Hieracium pskowiense (Zahn) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium ochrophyllum (Nägeli & Peter) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium calodon Tausch ex Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium strictiramum (Nägeli & Peter) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium multiceps (Nägeli & Peter) Üksip [unknown]
  • Pilosella calodon calodon [unknown]
  • Hieracium calodon calodon [unknown]
  • Hieracium calodon polanum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium calodon tenuiceps Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium psammophilum N.P. [unknown]
  • Hieracium calodon psammophilum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium calodon boeoticum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium calodon sphaleron Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium calodon multiceps Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium euchaetiiforme pskowiense Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium calodon ochrophyllum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium calodon phyllophorum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium calodon perasperum Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium calodon calodontopsis Litv. & Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium calodon strictiramum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium tenuiceps (Nägeli & Peter) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium golitzynianum Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium perasperum (Zahn) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium calodontopsis (Litv. & Zahn) Kem.-Nath. [unknown]
  • Hieracium rhenovulcanicum (Gottschl. & Heinrichs) Bomble [unknown]
  • Hieracium calodon rhenovulcanicum Gottschl. & Heinrichs [unknown]
  • Pilosella calodon phyllophora (Nägeli & Peter) Gottschl. & Schuhw. [unknown]
  • Pilosella calodon multiceps (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella calodon sphaleron (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella calodon tenuiceps (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]

Description

Pilosella calodon (also called Calodon Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is commonly found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella calodon is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella calodon has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella calodon is a perennial plant that can be cultivated in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Pilosella calodon

Pilosella calodon is native to Europe and is found in dry, grassy habitats. It can be found in parts of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy.

Pilosella calodon FAQ

What are the ideal conditions for Pilosella calodon?

Pilosella calodon prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

What type of soil does Pilosella calodon prefer?

Pilosella calodon prefers well-drained soil, but can tolerate a variety of soil types.

How often should Pilosella calodon be watered?

Pilosella calodon should be watered regularly, but it is drought tolerant and can tolerate some dry spells.

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-30816: Based on the initial data import
Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.
Ignaz Friedrich Tausch (1793-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tausch' in the authors string.