Status:
valid
Authors:
(Zahn) Soják
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 6(2): 218 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014964
Common Names
- Pilosella Erythrodonta
- Redtoothed Mouse-ear
- Redtoothed Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Hieracium erythrodontum erythrodontum [unknown]
- Hieracium erythrodontum Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium erythrodontum corneliae Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium erythrodontum heteroglossum Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium erythrodontum xerophyticum Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium erythrodontum philippopolitanum Zahn [unknown]
Description
Pilosella erythrodonta (also called Red-toothed Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of about 30 cm. It has yellow flowers with a pinnate leaf. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella erythrodonta is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Pilosella erythrodonta has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small, round and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella erythrodonta is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial that typically grows to 6-12” tall. It is native to rocky hillsides and grasslands in the Mediterranean region. It features daisy-like flowers (to 1” diameter) with white rays and yellow centers. Cultivation and propagation: Pilosella erythrodonta is best grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. It is drought tolerant once established. Propagate by seed or division.
Where to Find Pilosella erythrodonta
Pilosella erythrodonta is native to Europe. It can be found in the wild in this continent.
Pilosella erythrodonta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella erythrodonta?
Pilosella erythrodonta
What is the common name of Pilosella erythrodonta?
Red-toothed mouse-ear
What is the natural habitat of Pilosella erythrodonta?
Pilosella erythrodonta is native to Mexico and Central America.
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,