Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moechiadia
ID:
41175

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Peter) S.Bräut. & Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040504



Common Names

  • Moechiadia Pilosella
  • Pilosella
  • Pilosella Moechiadia


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium cineraria cineraria [unknown]
  • Hieracium moechiadium Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium cineraria moechiadium (Peter) Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium cineraria Nägeli & Peter [unknown]

Description

Pilosella moechiadia (also called Moechadia Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant of the sunflower family. It has yellow flower heads with a diameter of 2-3 cm and a yellow centre. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, roadsides and cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella moechiadia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella moechiadia has small, yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella moechiadia is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and plant it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers a well-draining soil.

Where to Find Pilosella moechiadia

Pilosella moechiadia is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

Pilosella moechiadia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella moechiadia?

Pilosella moechiadia

What is the common name of Pilosella moechiadia?

Moech's Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella moechiadia?

Pilosella moechiadia is native to Europe and can be found in dry, grassy meadows and pastures.

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-13917: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.
Siegfried Bräutigam (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Bräut.' in the authors string.