Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caucasica
ID:
118177

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nägeli & Peter) Sennikov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 83(2): 78 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117506



Common Names

  • Caucasian Pilosella
  • Pilosella Caucasica
  • Caucasica Pilosella


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Description

Pilosella caucasica (also called Caucasian Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a small plant with a single stem and a few leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella caucasica has small yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella caucasica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate some light shade. It is a good choice for a meadow or naturalized area.

Where to Find Pilosella caucasica

Pilosella caucasica can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Eastern Europe.

Pilosella caucasica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella caucasica?

Pilosella caucasica

What type of plant is Pilosella caucasica?

Pilosella caucasica is a perennial herb

Where is Pilosella caucasica found?

Pilosella caucasica is found in the Caucasus

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-78865: Based on the initial data import
Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.
Aleksandr Sénnikov (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sennikov' in the authors string.
Carl Nägeli (1817-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nägeli' in the authors string.