Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polioderma
ID:
116075

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dahlst.) Soják

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Cas. Nár. Muz., Rada Prír. 150(3-4): 139 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115404



Common Names

  • Pilosella polioderma
  • Polioderma Pilosella
  • Polioderma


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium apatelioides Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium transbalticum (Dahlst.) Prain [deprecated]
  • Hieracium transbalticum (Dahlst.) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium transbalticum Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Hieracium poliodermum poliodermum [unknown]
  • Hieracium poliodermum Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Hieracium poliodermum transbalticum Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Hieracium apatelium apatelioides (Zahn) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium poliodermum apatelioides (Zahn) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium apatelioides Litv. [unknown]

Description

Pilosella polioderma (also called Hairy Hawkweed, Mouse-ear Hawkweed, and Orange Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing, mat-forming plant with gray-green foliage and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella polioderma is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pilosella polioderma are white and star-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and long, with a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella polioderma is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in well-drained, sunny positions. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Take cuttings from the tips of the stems and remove the lower leaves. Place the cuttings in a pot of moist, well-drained soil and keep in a warm, sheltered spot until they have rooted. Plant out in the garden in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Pilosella polioderma

Pilosella polioderma is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Pilosella polioderma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella polioderma?

Pilosella polioderma

What is the common name of Pilosella polioderma?

Polioderma Pilosella

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella polioderma?

Grasslands 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-76858: Based on the initial data import
Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.