Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaucifolia
ID:
116682

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp. ex Froel.) Sch.Bip. & F.W.Schultz

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Flora 45: 436 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116011



Common Names

  • Pilosella glaucifolia
  • Glaucous Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Glaucous Hawkweed


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Description

Pilosella glaucifolia (also called Glaucous Pilosella, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella glaucifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella glaucifolia has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella glaucifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Sow seeds in spring or autumn in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and planted in moist soil. The plant is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Pilosella glaucifolia

Pilosella glaucifolia can be found in Europe, from the British Isles to the Mediterranean.

Pilosella glaucifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella glaucifolia?

Pilosella glaucifolia

What is the common name of Pilosella glaucifolia?

Glaucous hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella glaucifolia?

Grassy meadows and pastures

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

Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Josef Aloys Frölich (1766-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Froel.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Schultz (1804-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.W.Schultz' in the authors string.
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.