Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schischk. & Serg.) Tupitz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Fl. Sibir. 13: 342 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029066
Common Names
- Pilosella Pinea
- Mouse-ear Hawkweed
- Hairy Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Hieracium pineum Schischk. & Serg. [unknown]
Description
Pilosella pinea (also called Pine Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe, and typically grows in dry, open woods, fields, and roadsides. It has a single, erect stem, and is typically between 0.2 and 0.5 meters tall. Its leaves are lance-shaped, and its flowers are yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella pinea is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pilosella pinea is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a single head. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella pinea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Pilosella pinea
Pilosella pinea is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Pilosella pinea FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Pilosella pinea?
Pilosella pinea is native to the Mediterranean region.
What is the growth habit of Pilosella pinea?
Pilosella pinea is an evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1m in height.
What is the best climate for Pilosella pinea?
Pilosella pinea prefers a warm, dry climate with plenty of sunlight.
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
N.N. Tupitzina: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tupitz.' in the authors string.