Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paniculata
ID:
7640

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.W.Schultz & Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Flora 45: 440 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006969



Common Names

  • Pilosella paniculata
  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Meadow Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium paniculatum paniculatum [unknown]
  • Hieracium paniculatum L. [unknown]
  • Hieracium sullivantii Arv.-Touv. [unknown]
  • Stenotheca paniculata (L.) Sennikov [unknown]

Description

Pilosella paniculata (also called Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of leaves with yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella paniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract birds and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella paniculata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella paniculata can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Place the pot in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate within 10-14 days.

Where to Find Pilosella paniculata

Pilosella paniculata is native to Europe and can be found in the UK, France, and Germany.

Pilosella paniculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella paniculata?

Pilosella paniculata

What is the common name of Pilosella paniculata?

Paniculate mouse-ear hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella paniculata?

It is native to Europe and 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,

References

Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Schultz (1804-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.W.Schultz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:238224-1: Based on the initial data import