Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosellina
ID:
1124

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.W.Schultz) F.W.Schultz & Sch.Bip. ex Soják

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Preslia 43(2): 186 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000453



Common Names

  • Pilosella Pilosellina
  • Pilosellina Pilosella
  • Pilosellina Mouse-ear Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium pilosellinum Sch.Bip. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Hieracium pleiastrum Besse & Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium rhyparum rhyparum [unknown]
  • Pilosella pilosellina pilosellina [unknown]
  • Hieracium germanicum rhyparum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium rhyparum pleiastrum (Besse & Zahn) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium rhyparum Zahn [unknown]

Description

Pilosella pilosellina (also called Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a single, erect stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are oblong and its flowers are yellow with a flat center. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella pilosellina 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

Pilosella pilosellina has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella pilosellina is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Pilosella pilosellina

Pilosella pilosellina is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It is most commonly found in the Mediterranean region.

Pilosella pilosellina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella pilosellina?

Pilosella pilosellina

What is the common name of Pilosella pilosellina?

Mouse-ear Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella pilosellina?

Pilosella pilosellina is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

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-100428: Based on the initial data import
Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
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.