Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ruprechtii
ID:
35874

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) P.D.Sell & C.West

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33(3): 433 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035203



Common Names

  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Hawkweed
  • Devil's Paintbrush


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Description

Pilosella ruprechtii (also called Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in meadows, pastures, and grassy areas. It is a low-growing plant, typically reaching heights of 6-12 inches, with yellow flowers and hairy leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella ruprechtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella ruprechtii has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella ruprechtii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, but it prefers sandy or gravelly soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pilosella ruprechtii

Pilosella ruprechtii is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey.

Pilosella ruprechtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella ruprechtii?

Pilosella ruprechtii

What is the common name of Pilosella ruprechtii?

Ruprecht's Mouse-ear Hawkweed

What is the optimal temperature for Pilosella ruprechtii?

4-25°C

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Peter Derek Sell (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Sell' in the authors string.
Cyril West (1887-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.West' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:238289-1: Based on the initial data import