Status:
valid
Authors:
(Üksip) Sennikov
Source:
gcc
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn., 83(2): 78 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033235
Common Names
- Leptadeniiformis Hawkweed
- Slender-leaved Hawkweed
- Long-leaved Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Hieracium leptadeniiforme Üksip [unknown]
Description
Pilosella leptadeniiformis (also called Long-stalked Mouse-ear, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a single stem that can reach up to 0.5 m in height and is covered with white hairs. Its leaves are deeply lobed and its flowers are yellow and clustered. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella leptadeniiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and white flower heads. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pilosella leptadeniiformis is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a rosette of spiny leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella leptadeniiformis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division should be done in spring. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Pilosella leptadeniiformis
Pilosella leptadeniiformis is found in the temperate regions of Europe, including Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, and Switzerland.
Pilosella leptadeniiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella leptadeniiformis?
Pilosella leptadeniiformis
What is the common name of Pilosella leptadeniiformis?
Leptadeniiformis hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Pilosella leptadeniiformis?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
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
N.N. Tupitzina: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tupitz.' in the authors string.