Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procerigena
ID:
128665

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Litv. & Zahn) Sennikov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 83(3): 69 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127994



Common Names

  • Pilosella
  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium procerigenum pseudoprocerum Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium procerigenum procerigenum [unknown]
  • Hieracium procerigenum (Litv. & Zahn) Zahn [deprecated]
  • Hieracium procerigenum Litv. & Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium auriculoides procerigenum Litv. & Zahn [unknown]

Description

Pilosella procerigena (also called tall mouse-ear hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella procerigena is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, as well as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella procerigena has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella procerigena is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Pilosella procerigena

Pilosella procerigena can be found in the meadows and pastures of Europe and North Africa.

Pilosella procerigena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella procerigena?

Pilosella procerigena

What type of plant is Pilosella procerigena?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Pilosella procerigena native to?

Europe

What is the growth habit of Pilosella procerigena?

Upright, clumping

What is the average height of Pilosella procerigena?

2-3 feet

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-88987: Based on the initial data import
Dmitry Litvinov (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Litv.' in the authors string.
Karl Hermann Zahn (1865-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zahn' in the authors string.
Aleksandr Sénnikov (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sennikov' in the authors string.