Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nägeli & Peter) S.Bräut. & Greuter
Source:
gcc
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 37(1): 133 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000138611
Common Names
- Erythrochrista Mouse-ear-hawkweed
- Pilosella erythrochrista
- Mouse-ear-hawkweed
Synonyms
- Pilosella arvicola (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
- Hieracium arvicola Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
- Pilosella arvicola arvicola [unknown]
- Hieracium arvicola arvicola [unknown]
- Hieracium erythrochristum N.P. [unknown]
- Hieracium arvicola erythrochristum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
- Hieracium erythrochristum (Nägeli & Peter) Üksip [unknown]
- Pilosella arvicola bohemica (Vollm.) Soják [unknown]
- Pilosella arvicola cincinnoclada (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
- Pilosella arvicola javorinensis (Zahn) Soják [unknown]
- Pilosella arvicola molendiana (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
- Pilosella arvicola nosalica (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
- Pilosella arvicola pseudocollina (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
- Pilosella arvicola remotiflora (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
- Pilosella arvicola subhyperborea (Peter) Soják [unknown]
- Pilosella iserana pseudonigriceps (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
Description
Pilosella erythrochrista (also called Red-haired Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It grows in meadows and grasslands, and has a hairy stem with small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella erythrochrista is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pilosella erythrochrista are yellow-orange in color and have a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella erythrochrista is a perennial, herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°C (-4°F). It can be propagated by seed, but it is not recommended as the seedlings may not be true to the parent plant.
Where to Find Pilosella erythrochrista
Pilosella erythrochrista can be found in the Mediterranean region, including in Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Pilosella erythrochrista FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella erythrochrista?
Pilosella erythrochrista
What is the common name of Pilosella erythrochrista?
Erythrochrista Mouse-ear Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Pilosella erythrochrista?
Grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes
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,