Status:
valid
Authors:
(Litv. & Zahn) Soják
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 6(2): 218 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031726
Common Names
- Maschuka Hawkweed
- Maschuk Hawkweed
- Maschuk Mouse-ear
Description
Pilosella maschukensis (also called Maschuchin's Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Central Asia and grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella maschukensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pilosella maschukensis has yellow flowers with a single petal. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella maschukensis is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. It is also possible to propagate from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Pilosella maschukensis
Pilosella maschukensis can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods in the western United States and Canada.
Pilosella maschukensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella maschukensis?
Pilosella maschukensis
What type of plant is Pilosella maschukensis?
A flowering plant
Where is Pilosella maschukensis found?
It is found in Central Asia
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,