Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pohle ex Zahn) Soják
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 6(2): 218 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059453
Common Names
- Pilosella Norrliniiformis
- Norrliniiformis
- Pilosella
Synonyms
- Hieracium tephranthelum (Zahn) Üksip [unknown]
- Hieracium norrliniiforme norrliniiforme [unknown]
- Hieracium pannoniciforme sabiniforme Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium tephranthelum Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium pannoniciforme gjunaicae Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium norrliniiforme tephranthelum (Zahn) Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium aurantiacum tephranthelum Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium pannoniciforme pseudopannoniciforme Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium pannoniciforme delizhanicum Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium norrliniiforme Pohle & Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium norrliniiforme Pohle & Zahn [unknown]
- Pilosella pannoniciformis Soják [unknown]
Description
Pilosella norrliniiformis (also called Norrlin's Pilosella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean. It has a woody base and grows to a height of up to 1 m. Its leaves are linear-lanceolate and covered in white hairs. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella norrliniiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating digestive and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pilosella norrliniiformis is a small, white or yellowish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella norrliniiformis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches in late spring or early summer. Place the cuttings in a rooting medium such as perlite or sand and keep moist. Rooting should occur in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Pilosella norrliniiformis
Pilosella norrliniiformis can be found in the dry sclerophyll forests of south-eastern Australia.
Pilosella norrliniiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella norrliniiformis?
Pilosella norrliniiformis
What is the common name of Pilosella norrliniiformis?
Norrlin's Mouse-ear Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Pilosella norrliniiformis?
Grassy meadows and open woods in the alpine regions of Europe
Species in the Pilosella genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,