Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
castellana
ID:
103339

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.W.Schultz & Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Flora 45: 425 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000102668



Common Names

  • Pilosella
  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium castellanum castellanum [unknown]
  • Hieracium castellanum Boiss. & Reut. [unknown]
  • Hieracium castellanum glandulosum Scheele [unknown]
  • Hieracium bifurcum castellanum (Boiss. & Reut.) Nyman [unknown]

Description

Pilosella castellana (also called Castilian Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella castellana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella castellana has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a hairy stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella castellana is a short-lived perennial that is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in spring or fall. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Pilosella castellana

Pilosella castellana can be found in the Iberian Peninsula, especially in the south of Spain and Portugal.

Pilosella castellana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella castellana?

Pilosella castellana

What is the common name of Pilosella castellana?

Pilosella

What is the family of Pilosella castellana?

Asteraceae

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-6006: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Schultz (1804-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.W.Schultz' in the authors string.