Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saussureoides
ID:
64115

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arv.-Touv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Pilosella & Hieracium : 13 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063444



Common Names

  • Mountain Hawkweed
  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Saussure's Hawkweed


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Description

Pilosella saussureoides (also called 'Saussure's Mouse-ear' and 'Saussure's Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in grasslands, meadows and rocky places. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella saussureoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a groundcover, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella saussureoides has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella saussureoides is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and will germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Pilosella saussureoides

Pilosella saussureoides is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Pilosella saussureoides FAQ

What are the common names of Pilosella saussureoides?

Common names of Pilosella saussureoides include Saussure's mouse-ear hawkweed and Saussure's hawkweed.

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella saussureoides?

Pilosella saussureoides is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

What are the medicinal uses of Pilosella saussureoides?

Pilosella saussureoides has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and sedative properties.

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-20411: Based on the initial data import
Casimir Arvet-Touvet (1841-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arv.-Touv.' in the authors string.