Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythrodonta
ID:
15635

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


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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-114484: Based on the initial data import
Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
Karl Hermann Zahn (1865-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zahn' in the authors string.