Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipila
ID:
9399

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.W.Schultz & Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Flora 45: 439 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008728



Common Names

  • Pilosella Longipila
  • Long-Haired Mouse-Ear
  • Long-Haired Hawkweed


Searching for Pilosella longipila? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Hieracium longipilum longipilum [unknown]
  • Hieracium longipilum longipilum [unknown]
  • Hieracium barbatum Nutt. [unknown]
  • Hieracium longipilum Torr. [unknown]
  • Hieracium longipilum Torr. ex Hook. [unknown]

Description

Pilosella longipila (also called Long-Haired Mouse-Ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with yellow flowers that grows up to 0.5 meters in height. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella longipila is a perennial plant that is often used in ornamental gardens. It has attractive pink flowers and is drought tolerant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella longipila is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Pilosella longipila? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella longipila is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Pilosella longipila

Pilosella longipila can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Pilosella longipila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella longipila?

Pilosella longipila

What is the common name of Pilosella longipila?

Long-haired Hawkweed

Where is Pilosella longipila found?

Pilosella longipila is found in the Alps of 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

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:238179-1: Based on the initial data import