Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrotricha
ID:
4141

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) F.W.Schultz & Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Flora 45(27): 426 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003470



Common Names

  • Pilosella macrotricha
  • Large-haired Mouse-ear
  • Large-haired Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium macrotrichum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Hieracium macrotrichium macrotrichium [unknown]
  • Hieracium fariniferum Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Pilosella macrotricha (also called mouse-ear hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a branched stem with small yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella macrotricha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and malaria. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella macrotricha has small yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella macrotricha is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings in spring or summer. Take cuttings from the tips of the stems and remove the lower leaves. Plant the cuttings in a well-drained potting mix and keep them in a warm, bright location. Water regularly and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Pilosella macrotricha

Pilosella macrotricha is native to Europe and can be found in the Alps and the Pyrenees.

Pilosella macrotricha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella macrotricha?

Pilosella macrotricha

What is the common name of Pilosella macrotricha?

Large-haired Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella macrotricha?

Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
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:238186-1: Based on the initial data import