Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
merxmuelleriana
ID:
92874

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Bräut.) S.Bräut. & Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 37(1): 135 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092203



Common Names

  • Merxmueller's Pilosella
  • Merxmueller's Mouse-ear-hawkweed
  • Pilosella merxmuelleriana


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium merxmuellerianum S.Bräut. [unknown]

Description

Pilosella merxmuelleriana (also called Merxmueller's Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It typically grows in dry grasslands, scrubland and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella merxmuelleriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in dried flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella merxmuelleriana is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella merxmuelleriana is a perennial plant that is native to the alpine and subalpine regions of Europe. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and will germinate in the spring.

Where to Find Pilosella merxmuelleriana

Pilosella merxmuelleriana is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in countries such as France, Germany, and Switzerland.

Pilosella merxmuelleriana FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Pilosella merxmuelleriana?

Pilosella merxmuelleriana prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

How often should Pilosella merxmuelleriana be watered?

Pilosella merxmuelleriana should be watered regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

How big does Pilosella merxmuelleriana grow?

Pilosella merxmuelleriana can reach a height of up to 1m and a width of up to 0.5m.

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-48455: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Siegfried Bräutigam (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Bräut.' in the authors string.