Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
echioides
ID:
133545

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Flora 45: 431 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132874



Common Names

  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Hairy Hawkweed
  • Yellow Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium echioides echioides [unknown]
  • Hieracium echioides echioides [unknown]
  • Hieracium echioides echiophyllum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium echioides freynii (Nägeli & Peter) Nyár. [unknown]
  • Hieracium echioides macrocymum (Nägeli & Peter) Nyár. [unknown]
  • Hieracium donetzicum Kotov [unknown]

Description

Pilosella echioides (also called Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, typically found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky areas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella echioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife and livestock. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pilosella echioides sub. proceriformis (Nägeli & Peter) S.Bräut. & Greuter
Pilosella echioides sub. echioides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella echioides has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella echioides is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it can take several years for the seedlings to reach maturity.

Where to Find Pilosella echioides

Pilosella echioides can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, including the Caucasus, Iran, and Afghanistan.

Pilosella echioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella echioides?

Pilosella echioides

What is the common name of Pilosella echioides?

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Where is Pilosella echioides found?

Pilosella echioides is found in Europe and Asia.

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-93701: 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.