Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptoclados
ID:
89956

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Peter) Soják

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Cas. Nár. Muz., Rada Prír. 150(3-4): 139 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089285



Common Names

  • Slender Mouse Ear
  • Slender Hawkweed
  • Leptoclados Mouse Ear


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium leptoclados Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium montanum Nageli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium montanum opacatum Zahn [unknown]
  • Pilosella austrobavarica Schuhw. [unknown]
  • Hieracium austrobavaricum (Schuhw.) Buttler & Hand [unknown]

Description

Pilosella leptoclados (also called Leptoclados Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sandy soils, often in grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella leptoclados is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for medicinal purposes. It has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties, and is used to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella leptoclados is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella leptoclados is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, but prefers sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Pilosella leptoclados

Pilosella leptoclados is native to the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington. It is found in moist, shady areas such as meadows, woodlands, and streambanks.

Pilosella leptoclados FAQ

What are the common names of Pilosella leptoclados?

Common names of Pilosella leptoclados include slender-stemmed hawkweed and slender-stemmed mouse-ear hawkweed.

What is the growth habit of Pilosella leptoclados?

Pilosella leptoclados is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 2 feet tall and wide.

What is the native range of Pilosella leptoclados?

Pilosella leptoclados is native to Europe and North Africa.

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-45602: Based on the initial data import
Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.