Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
faurei
ID:
123327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arv.-Touv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Dauphin. Échange Pl. (1880) 279

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122656



Common Names

  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Mouse-ear Hawkbit
  • Mouse-eared Hawkweed


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Description

Pilosella faurei (also called Faure's Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in open grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella faurei is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella faurei is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella faurei is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pilosella faurei

Pilosella faurei is native to Europe and can be found in the Alps, the Carpathians, and the Pyrenees.

Pilosella faurei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella faurei?

Pilosella faurei

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella faurei?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

What are the common names of Pilosella faurei?

Common names include Faure's mouse-ear hawkweed and Faure's hawkweed.

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-83815: Based on the initial data import
Casimir Arvet-Touvet (1841-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arv.-Touv.' in the authors string.