Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scandinavica
ID:
94796

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dahlst.) Schljakov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Fl. Evropeískoí Chasti SSSR 8: 371 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094125



Common Names

  • Scandinavian Mouse-ear
  • Pilosella Scandinavian
  • Scandinavica Mouse-ear


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium glomeratiforme (Zahn) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium scandinavicum glomeratiforme (Zahn) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium glomeratiforme Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium subfloribundum (Nägeli & Peter) Üksip [illegitimate]
  • Hieracium scandinavicum scandinavicum [unknown]
  • Hieracium floribundum muratowense Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium renidescens Norrl. [unknown]
  • Hieracium floribundum glomeratiforme Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium scandinavicum Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Hieracium colliciare Norrl. [unknown]
  • Hieracium curvulatum (Zahn) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium scandinavicum muratowense (Zahn) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium scandinavicum curvulatum Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium spathophyllum curvatum Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium scandinavicum colliciare (Norrl.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium scandinavicum renidescens (Norrl.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium scandinavicum subfloribundum (Nägeli & Peter) Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Hieracium muratowense (Zahn) Üksip [unknown]

Description

Pilosella scandinavica (also called Scandinavian mouse-ear hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Scandinavia. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in dry, sandy, and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella scandinavica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella scandinavica is a small yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella scandinavica is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It can be propagated by division in spring.

Where to Find Pilosella scandinavica

Pilosella scandinavica is found in Scandinavia, including Norway, Sweden, and Finland.

Pilosella scandinavica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella scandinavica?

Pilosella scandinavica

What type of plant is Pilosella scandinavica?

Pilosella scandinavica is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Where is Pilosella scandinavica found?

Pilosella scandinavica is found in Scandinavia and northern Europe.

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-50331: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.
Roman Nikolayevich Schljakov (1912-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schljakov' in the authors string.