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
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.
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,