Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
permutata
ID:
13461

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nägeli & Peter) Soják

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 6(2): 217 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000012790



Common Names

  • Pilosella Permutata
  • Permutata Mouse-ear
  • Permutata Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium permutatum permutatum [unknown]
  • Hieracium permutatum subulisquamum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium permutatum furculigerum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium permutatum amaurochaetium Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium permutatum laxiceps Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium permutatum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]

Description

Pilosella permutata (also called the Permuted Mouse-ear, among many other common names) is a small, tufted perennial herb. It is native to Europe, where it is found in grasslands and disturbed habitats. It grows in sandy, loamy, and clay soils and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella permutata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella permutata is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, pale green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella permutata can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in a sunny spot in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pilosella permutata

Pilosella permutata is found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Pilosella permutata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella permutata?

Pilosella permutata

What is the common name of Pilosella permutata?

Permuted Mouse-Ear

Where is Pilosella permutata native to?

Europe

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-112375: Based on the initial data import
Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.
Carl Nägeli (1817-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nägeli' in the authors string.