Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterodoxiformis
ID:
35041

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Zahn) S.Bräut. & Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 37(1): 134 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034370



Common Names

  • Pilosella heterodoxiformis
  • Heterodoxiformis Hawkweed
  • Heterodoxiformis Pilosella


Searching for Pilosella heterodoxiformis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Hieracium nassovicum (Zahn) Gottschl. [unknown]
  • Hieracium heterodoxiforme Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium heterodoxiforme nassovicum [deprecated]

Description

Pilosella heterodoxiformis (also called Heterodox-Leaved Mouse-Ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Alps and other mountain ranges in Europe. It has yellow flowers and grows in grassy meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella heterodoxiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as headaches, fever, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella heterodoxiformis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

Searching for Pilosella heterodoxiformis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella heterodoxiformis is a perennial plant that is propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay.

Where to Find Pilosella heterodoxiformis

Pilosella heterodoxiformis is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Pilosella heterodoxiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella heterodoxiformis?

Pilosella heterodoxiformis

What is the common name of Pilosella heterodoxiformis?

False Mouse-ear

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella heterodoxiformis?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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-133226: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Karl Hermann Zahn (1865-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zahn' in the authors string.
Siegfried Bräutigam (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Bräut.' in the authors string.