Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.W.Hill) S.Bräut. & Greuter
Source:
gcc
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 37(1): 134 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091011
Common Names
- Hypeurygenes Pilosella
- Hypeurygenes' Pilosella
- Hypeurygenes Mouse-ear Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Hieracium hypeurygenes hypeurygenes [unknown]
- Hieracium hypeurygenes A.W.Hill [unknown]
Description
Pilosella hypeurygenes (also called Yellow Mountain Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands, and on rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella hypeurygenes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pilosella hypeurygenes has small yellow flowers with 5-6 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella hypeurygenes is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions planted in a well-drained soil. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Pilosella hypeurygenes
Pilosella hypeurygenes is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Pilosella hypeurygenes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella hypeurygenes?
Pilosella hypeurygenes
What is the common name of Pilosella hypeurygenes?
Hairy Hawkweed
What is the habitat of Pilosella hypeurygenes?
It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
Species in the Pilosella genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,