Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schneidii
ID:
16822

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schack & Zahn) S.Bräut. & Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 37(1): 136 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016151



Common Names

  • Schneid's Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Pilosella Schneidii
  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed Schneid's


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium schneidii Schack & Zahn [unknown]

Description

Pilosella schneidii (also called Schneid's Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella schneidii is used in traditional medicine to treat skin disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella schneidii is a yellow-white composite flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a few small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella schneidii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is also tolerant of a wide range of soil pH.

Where to Find Pilosella schneidii

Pilosella schneidii is native to Europe and is found in the wild in France, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Pilosella schneidii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella schneidii?

Pilosella schneidii

What is the common name of Pilosella schneidii?

Schneider's Mouse-ear Hawkweed

What type of plant is Pilosella schneidii?

Perennial herb

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-115629: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Karl Hermann Zahn (1865-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zahn' in the authors string.
Siegfried Bräutigam (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Bräut.' in the authors string.
Hans Schack (1878-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schack' in the authors string.