Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nägeli & Peter) Soják
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 6(2): 219 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033773
Common Names
- Pilosella cinerosiformis
- Cinerosiformis Pilosella
- Cinerosiformis Mouse-ear Hawkweed
Description
Pilosella cinerosiformis (also called Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It has yellow flowers and small, hairy leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella cinerosiformis is a plant that is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as well as for its antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pilosella cinerosiformis has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, round leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella cinerosiformis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Pilosella cinerosiformis
Pilosella cinerosiformis is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, pastures, and other open areas.
Pilosella cinerosiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella cinerosiformis?
Pilosella cinerosiformis
What type of plant is Pilosella cinerosiformis?
Pilosella cinerosiformis is a perennial herbaceous plant.
What is the natural habitat of Pilosella cinerosiformis?
Pilosella cinerosiformis is native to Europe and North Africa.
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,