Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hoppeana
ID:
78788

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schult.) F.W.Schultz & Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Flora 45: 421 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078117



Common Names

  • Paniculatum Eryngium
  • Paniculate Eryngium
  • Paniculate Sea Holly


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium macrolepium Nägeli & Peter [deprecated]
  • Hieracium virentisquamum (Nägeli & Peter) Prain [deprecated]
  • Hieracium hoppeanum hoppeanum [unknown]
  • Hieracium pilosella hoppeanum (Schult.) Rouy [unknown]
  • Hieracium hoppeanum viridiatrum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium peleterianum pinaricum Zahn [unknown]

Description

Pilosella hoppeana (also called Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a hairy stem and leaves that are linear to lance-shaped. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella hoppeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating wounds and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pilosella hoppeana sub. cilicica (Nägeli & Peter) P.D.Sell & C.West
Pilosella hoppeana sub. testimonialis (Nägeli ex Peter) P.D.Sell & C.West
Pilosella hoppeana sub. hoppeana
Pilosella hoppeana sub. sicula Di Grist., Gottschl. & Raimondo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella hoppeana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and slightly curved. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are long and narrow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella hoppeana is an herbaceous perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil, and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, and division should be done in early spring.

Where to Find Pilosella hoppeana

Pilosella hoppeana is native to Europe and can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.

Pilosella hoppeana FAQ

What is the growth habit of Pilosella hoppeana?

Pilosella hoppeana is an annual or biennial plant with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.

What is the optimal soil type for Pilosella hoppeana?

Pilosella hoppeana prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils with a pH of 6.5 to 8.0.

What are the common uses of Pilosella hoppeana?

Pilosella hoppeana is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

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-34718: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Schultz (1804-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.W.Schultz' in the authors string.