Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peleteriana
ID:
135450

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mérat) F.W.Schultz & Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Flora 45: 421 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134779



Common Names

  • Pilosella
  • Peleteriana
  • Pilosella Peleteriana


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Description

Pilosella peleteriana (also called Peleter's Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella peleteriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pilosella peleteriana sub. peleteriana
Pilosella peleteriana sub. subpeleteriana (Naegeli & Peter) P.D.Sell
Pilosella peleteriana sub. megavasconica (Mateo, Egido & E.Fidalgo) Mateo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella peleteriana has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a single row of petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella peleteriana is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels.

Where to Find Pilosella peleteriana

Pilosella peleteriana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in open, sunny areas with well-drained soils.

Pilosella peleteriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella peleteriana?

Pilosella peleteriana

What is the common name of Pilosella peleteriana?

Mouse-ear Hawkweed

What is the family of Pilosella peleteriana?

Asteraceae

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-95552: Based on the initial data import
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.
François Victor Mérat de Vaumartoise (1780-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mérat' in the authors string.