Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lactucella
ID:
75089

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wallr.) P.D.Sell & C.West

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 6: 314 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074418



Common Names

  • Lactucella Pilosella
  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Pilosella Lactucella


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium acutisquamum (Nägeli & Peter) Prain [deprecated]
  • Hieracium tricheilema (Nägeli & Peter) Prain [deprecated]
  • Hieracium auricula coniophorum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium amaureilema (Nägeli & Peter) Prain [deprecated]
  • Hieracium auricula beverianum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Pilosella lactucella lampreilema (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
  • Hieracium auricula lithuanicum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium lactucella lactucella [unknown]
  • Hieracium auricula magnum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium auricula lampreilema Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium auricula ventricatum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium auricula acutisquamum (Nägeli & Peter) Nyár. [unknown]
  • Pilosella acutisquama (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [deprecated]

Description

Pilosella lactucella (also called Milky Cat's-ear, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has short, broad leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella lactucella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in some areas. It has a number of medicinal uses, including as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pilosella lactucella sub. nana (Scheele) M.Laínz
Pilosella lactucella sub. lactucella

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella lactucella has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3mm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella lactucella is a perennial plant native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pilosella lactucella

Pilosella lactucella can be found in Europe, from Spain to the Balkans.

Pilosella lactucella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella lactucella?

Pilosella lactucella

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella lactucella?

Pilosella lactucella is native to Europe.

What are the common uses of Pilosella lactucella?

Pilosella lactucella is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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-31140: Based on the initial data import
Peter Derek Sell (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Sell' in the authors string.
Cyril West (1887-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.West' in the authors string.
Karl Friedrich Wilhelm Wallroth (1792-1857): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wallr.' in the authors string.