Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
promeces
ID:
47486

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Peter) Holub

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 12(3): 306 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046815



Common Names

  • Pilosella promeces
  • Hairy Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Hairy Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium hybridiforme Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium hybridum naxense Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium hybridiforme hybridiforme [unknown]
  • Hieracium promeces Peter [unknown]
  • Pilosella hybridiformis (Zahn) Soják [unknown]
  • Hieracium hybridiforme naxense (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium hybridiforme leucense (F.O.Wolf) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium promeces Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium leucense F.O.Wolf [unknown]

Description

Pilosella promeces (also called Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of hairy leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella promeces is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and as a diuretic. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella promeces has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella promeces is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and North Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized occasionally.

Where to Find Pilosella promeces

Pilosella promeces can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas in Europe and North America.

Pilosella promeces FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella promeces?

Pilosella promeces

What is the common name of Pilosella promeces?

Promeces Mouse-ear Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella promeces?

Grasslands, scrub and open woodland

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-145272: Based on the initial data import
Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.