Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procera
ID:
125188

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Flora 45: 431 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124517



Common Names

  • Pilosella
  • Mousetail
  • Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium procerum subefloccosiceps Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium buhsei N.P. [unknown]
  • Pilosella buhsei (Nägeli & Peter) Sennikov [unknown]
  • Hieracium procerum phrygicum Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium phrygium (Zahn) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium buhsei (Nägeli & Peter) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium procerum procerum [unknown]
  • Pilosella echioides procera (Fries) P.D.Sell & C.West [unknown]
  • Hieracium procerum Fr. [unknown]
  • Pilosella persica F.W.Schultz & Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Hieracium procerum macrochaetium Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium procerum kotschyanum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium echioides procerum (Fries) P.D.Sell [unknown]
  • Hieracium procerum buhsei Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium macrochaetium (Nägeli & Peter) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium persicum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Hieracium phrygicum (Zahn) Üksip [unknown]

Description

Pilosella procera (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open, disturbed areas such as roadsides, pastures, and abandoned fields.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella procera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pilosella procera are yellow and daisy-like, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella procera is a perennial herb that grows in temperate climates. It can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant prefers full sun and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Pilosella procera

Pilosella procera is native to the temperate climates of Europe, including Austria, France, Germany, and Switzerland.

Pilosella procera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella procera?

Pilosella procera

What is the common name of Pilosella procera?

Pilosella

What is the family of Pilosella procera?

Asteraceae

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-85616: 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.