Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fallacina
ID:
43058

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.W.Schultz) F.W.Schultz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
174 1863

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042387



Common Names

  • Pilosella fallacina
  • False Hawkweed
  • False Mouse-ear


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium subgermaniciforme Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium germanicum prantlii Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium hyperdoxoides Zahn & Petr. [unknown]
  • Pilosella subcymiflora (Oborny & Zahn) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella subcymiflora subcymiflora [unknown]
  • Pilosella fallacina fallacina [unknown]
  • Hieracium germanicum germanicum [unknown]
  • Hieracium fallacinum fallacinum [unknown]
  • Hieracium pollaplasium Peter [unknown]
  • Pilosella fallacina (F.Schultz) Sch.Bip. [deprecated]
  • Hieracium subcymiflorum Oborny & Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium germanicum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium prantlii Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium fallacinum F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Hieracium pollaplasium Peter [unknown]
  • Pilosella fallacina alsatica (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella fallacina fissicaulis (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella fallacina germanica (Zahn) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella fallacina hyperdoxa (Sag.) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella fallacina prantlii (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella fallacina vulsa (Zahn) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella pilosellina pseudoradians (Degen & Zahn) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella subcymiflora hyperdoxoides (Zahn & Petr.) Soják [unknown]

Description

Pilosella fallacina (also called False Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to Europe, and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella fallacina is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella fallacina is small and yellow. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella fallacina is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Pilosella fallacina

Pilosella fallacina is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Pilosella fallacina FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Pilosella fallacina?

Pilosella fallacina prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils.

How often should I water Pilosella fallacina?

Pilosella fallacina should be watered regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

How do I propagate Pilosella fallacina?

Pilosella fallacina can be propagated by seed or by division in spring or fall. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

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