Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prussica
ID:
36050

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nägeli & Peter) Soják

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Preslia 43(2): 184 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035379



Common Names

  • Pilosella prussica
  • Mexican Mouse-ear
  • Mexican Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium casparyanum (Nägeli & Peter) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium macroglossum (Rehmann) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium macroglossum Brenner [unknown]
  • Hieracium mohrungenense (Zahn) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium gnaphalium N.P. [unknown]
  • Hieracium prussicum macroglossum Rehmann [unknown]
  • Hieracium tephrantheloides Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium lipnickianum (Rehmann) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium prussicum guttenfeldense Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium buekii Arv.-Touv. [unknown]
  • Hieracium prussicum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium guttenfeldense Zahn [unknown]
  • Pilosella prussica prussica [unknown]
  • Hieracium prussicum prussicum [unknown]
  • Hieracium prussicum acrochlorum Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium macroglossum Rehm. [unknown]
  • Hieracium prussicum casparyanum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium acrochlorum (Zahn) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium guttenfeldense (Zahn) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium cernuiforme firmipes (Rehmann) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium pilicaule Sagorski [unknown]
  • Hieracium cernuiforme kozarevicae K.Malý & Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium prussicum mohrungenense Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium tephrantheloides (Zahn) Üksip [unknown]
  • Pilosella duplex (Peter) Holub [unknown]
  • Hieracium prussicum gnaphalium Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium prussicum tephrantheloides Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium cernuiforme wulkense (Rehmann) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium cernuiforme aurosulum (Norrl.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium cernuiforme moskoviticum (Peter) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium flagellare amoeniceps Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium duplex Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium cernuiforme pseudoflagellare (Błocki) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium prussicum lipnickianum Rehmann [unknown]
  • Hieracium prussicum macroglossoides Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium gnaphalium Rehm. [unknown]
  • Hieracium gnaphalium (Nägeli & Peter) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium casparyanum N.P. [unknown]
  • Hieracium duplex Peter [unknown]
  • Pilosella prussica eisbergensis (Zahn) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella prussica scharlokiana (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]

Description

Pilosella prussica (also called Prussian Moth-plant, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a single stem that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grassland and steppe habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella prussica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Pilosella prussica flower has yellow petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella prussica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pilosella prussica

Pilosella prussica is native to the Baltic region and can be found in the wild in countries such as Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia.

Pilosella prussica FAQ

What are the common names of Pilosella prussica?

Prussian Mouse-ear

Where is Pilosella prussica native to?

Europe

What is the growth habit of Pilosella prussica?

Erect, herbaceous perennial

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-134223: Based on the initial data import
Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.
Carl Nägeli (1817-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nägeli' in the authors string.