Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
levieri
ID:
123156

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Peter) Soják

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 6(2): 218 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122485



Common Names

  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Pilosella levieri
  • Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium longiscapum (Boiss. & Kotschy ex Nägeli & Peter) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium levieri levieri [unknown]
  • Hieracium longiscapum longiscapum [unknown]
  • Hieracium longiscapum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Pilosella longiscapa (Nägeli & Peter) Sennikov [unknown]
  • Hieracium levieri mestianum Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium spathophyllum longiscapum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium levieri Peter [unknown]
  • Pilosella longiscapa (Nägeli & Peter) Coșkunç. [unknown]
  • Hieracium mestianum (Zahn) Üksip [unknown]

Description

Pilosella levieri (also called Hieracium levieri, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial herb with small yellow flowers and hairy leaves. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella levieri is commonly used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and parks. It is also known to attract birds and other pollinators to the garden. The leaves of this plant can also be used as a herbal tea for its calming effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella levieri is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella levieri is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seeds or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position in the garden, as it can be damaged by strong winds. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pilosella levieri

Pilosella levieri is found in the Mediterranean region.

Pilosella levieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella levieri?

Pilosella levieri

What is the common name of Pilosella levieri?

Levier's Mouse-ear Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella levieri?

Grasslands of the Alps in Europe

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-83652: 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.