Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) Szeląg
Source:
gcc
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 45(4): 302 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000056439
Common Names
- Rhodopea Pilosella
- Pilosella rhodopea
- Pilosella rhodopea
Description
Pilosella rhodopea (also called Rhodope Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and deeply cut leaves. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella rhodopea is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a source of natural dyes, and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pilosella rhodopea is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, black achene with a white pappus. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a shallow notch at the tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella rhodopea is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to flower.
Where to Find Pilosella rhodopea
Pilosella rhodopea is native to Bulgaria and Romania. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and slopes.
Pilosella rhodopea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella rhodopea?
Pilosella rhodopea
What is the family of Pilosella rhodopea?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Pilosella rhodopea?
Rhodopea Pilosella
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
Zbigniew Szeląg: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szeląg' in the authors string.