Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cymosa
ID:
135506

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Flora 45: 429 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134835



Common Names

  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Mouse-eared Hawkweed
  • Mouse-eared Hawk's-beard


Searching for Pilosella cymosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Hieracium granitophilum (Norrl.) Norrl. [unknown]
  • Hieracium contractum (Norrl.) Norrl. [deprecated]
  • Pilosella ensifera (Norrl.) Schljakov [unknown]
  • Hieracium cymosum cymosum [unknown]
  • Hieracium collinum collinum [unknown]
  • Pilosella collina collina [unknown]
  • Hieracium cymosum samoboricum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium cymosum macrocymosum Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium cymosum semilitoreum (Norrl.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium cymosum xanthophyllum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium cymosum pseudocurvescens Fen. & Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium cymosum holmense (Nägeli & Peter) Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Hieracium cymosum granitophilum (Norrl.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium cymosum meizocephalum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium cymosum arctogenum (Norrl.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium cymosum litoreum Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium cymosum lanipedicellum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium dubium erraticum (Norrl.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium cymosum laxiflorum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium cymosum uplandiae Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium cymosum ensiferum (Norrl.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium cymosum macrocymigerum Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium cymosum scotodes (Norrl.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium cymosum meizocephaloides Hayek & Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium cymosum viridans Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium cymosum signiferum (Norrl.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium cymosum xanthophylloides Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium cymosum tenacicaule (Dahlst.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium tabergense (Dahlst.) Prain [deprecated]
  • Hieracium litoreum Norrl. [unknown]

Description

Pilosella cymosa (also called Cymose Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has a single stem that can reach up to 40 cm in height and is covered with white hairs. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are yellow in color. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella cymosa is an edible plant that is used in salads and as a medicinal herb. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and can help treat digestive problems, joint pain, and skin conditions. It is also used as a natural dye.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pilosella cymosa sub. cymosa
Pilosella cymosa sub. vaillantii (Tausch) S.Bräut. & Greuter
Pilosella cymosa sub. sabina (Sebastiani & Mauri) H.P.Fuchs

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella cymosa has yellow flowers that are 1-2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

Searching for Pilosella cymosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella cymosa is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers a well-drained soil in full sun.

Where to Find Pilosella cymosa

Pilosella cymosa can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woods in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Pilosella cymosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella cymosa?

Pilosella cymosa

What is the common name of Pilosella cymosa?

Mouse-ear Hawkweed

What is the family of Pilosella cymosa?

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-95605: 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.