Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macranthella
ID:
92995

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nägeli & Peter) Soják

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092324



Common Names

  • Macranthella
  • Pilosella Daisy
  • Hawkweed Daisy


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Description

Pilosella macranthella (also called Large-flowered Mouse-ear, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a woody base and a single stem that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella macranthella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella macranthella has small, white, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough surface. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are covered in short hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella macranthella is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by seed.

Where to Find Pilosella macranthella

Pilosella macranthella is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Pilosella macranthella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella macranthella?

Pilosella macranthella

What is the family of Pilosella macranthella?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Pilosella macranthella?

Grasslands and scrublands

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-48570: 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.
Carl Nägeli (1817-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nägeli' in the authors string.