Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 33: 760 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132842
Common Names
- Mandonii Hawkweed
- Pilosella Mandonii
- Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Stenotheca mandonii (Sch.Bip.) Sennikov [unknown]
- Hieracium chiclense Ball [unknown]
- Hieracium adenocephalum adenocephalum [unknown]
- Hieracium mandonii Britton [unknown]
- Hieracium pseudargentinense Sleumer [unknown]
- Hieracium eriosphaerophorum Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium adenocephalum (Sch.Bip.) Arv.-Touv. [unknown]
- Hieracium sanctae-victoriae Sleumer [unknown]
- Hieracium mandonii pseudargentinense (Sleumer) Cabrera [unknown]
Description
Pilosella mandonii (also called Mandon's hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in dry open woods, meadows, and rocky slopes. Its leaves are alternate, pinnately divided, and its flowers are yellow and daisy-like.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella mandonii is a wildflower that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Pilosella mandonii flower has five white petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella mandonii is a perennial plant that is best cultivated in full sun and dry, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Pilosella mandonii
Pilosella mandonii is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Pilosella mandonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella mandonii?
Pilosella mandonii
What is the family of Pilosella mandonii?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Pilosella mandonii?
Mandon's Mouse-ear Hawkweed
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,