Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petraea
ID:
94247

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Flora 45(27): 426 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093576



Common Names

  • Petraea Mouse-ear
  • Pilosella Petraea
  • Petraea Pilosella


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium heuffelii Janka ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Pilosella banaticola (Sudre) Soják [unknown]
  • Hieracium oreophilum oreophilum [unknown]
  • Hieracium heuffelii heuffelii [unknown]
  • Hieracium oreophilum Heuff. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Hieracium petraeum Friv. [illegitimate]
  • Hieracium heuffelii austrocroaticum L.Rossi & Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium heuffelii Janka [unknown]
  • Hieracium oreophilum austrocroaticum (L.Rossi & Zahn) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium oreades Heuff. [unknown]
  • Hieracium oreophilum Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium banaticola Sudre [unknown]

Description

Pilosella petraea (also called Rock Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with hairy stems and leaves, and yellow flower heads. It is native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe, and is typically found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella petraea is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, respiratory problems, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an insect repellent and as a fertilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella petraea is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small achene, with a yellowish-brown colour. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella petraea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in the autumn or spring. The plants prefer a sunny position in well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Deadheading will help to promote more flowers.

Where to Find Pilosella petraea

Pilosella petraea can be found in Europe, especially in the Mediterranean region.

Pilosella petraea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella petraea?

Pilosella petraea

What is the common name of Pilosella petraea?

Petraea Mouse-ear

What is the habitat of Pilosella petraea?

It is found in the temperate regions of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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-49791: 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.