Status:
valid
Authors:
(Peter) Soják
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 6(2): 217 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095931
Common Names
- Pilosella pachypila
- Thick-Stemmed Mouse-Ear Hawkweed
- Thickstem Mouseear Hawkweed
Description
Pilosella pachypila (also called short-stalked mouse-ear hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, yellow flower heads and is found in meadows, grasslands, and alpine areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella pachypila is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pilosella pachypila has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella pachypila is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Pilosella pachypila
Pilosella pachypila is native to North America and can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts and rocky slopes. It is most commonly found in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Pilosella pachypila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella pachypila?
Pilosella pachypila
What is the natural habitat of Pilosella pachypila?
Pilosella pachypila is native to the Mediterranean region.
What is the flower color of Pilosella pachypila?
The flowers of Pilosella pachypila are usually yellow or white.
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,