Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laggeri
ID:
39656

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Flora 45: 426 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038985



Common Names

  • Pilosella laggeri
  • Lagger's Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Lagger's Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium chabertii Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium densicapillum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium laggeri (Sch.Bip. ex Rchb.) Fr. [unknown]
  • Hieracium laggeri laggeri [unknown]
  • Hieracium densicapillum densicapillum [unknown]
  • Pilosella laggeri laggeri [unknown]
  • Hieracium laggeri hispidellum Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium densicapillum hispidulum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium glaciale laggeri (Rchb.f.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Hieracium densicapillum sparsicapillum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium laggeri chaetobium (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium densicapillum orthorrhizon Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium sabinum laggeri Sch.Bip. ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Hieracium laggeri hispidulum (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium densicapillum chaetobium Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium laggeri densicapillum Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium laggeri niphobioides (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium laggeri sparsicapillum (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium densicapillum niphobioides Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium laggeri orthorrhizon (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium chabertii F.O.Wolf [unknown]
  • Pilosella laggeri hispidula (Nägeli & Peter) H.P.Fuchs [unknown]

Description

Pilosella laggeri (also called 'Lagger's Mouse-ear Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to central Europe. It has a short, erect stem and small, yellow flower heads. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils, and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella laggeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of medicinal compounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella laggeri has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella laggeri is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be divided in the spring or fall for propagation.

Where to Find Pilosella laggeri

Pilosella laggeri is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in dry meadows and grasslands.

Pilosella laggeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella laggeri?

Pilosella laggeri

What is the common name of Pilosella laggeri?

Lagger's Mouse-ear

What type of plant is Pilosella laggeri?

Perennial

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-137692: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' 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.