Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sciadogena
ID:
1319702

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gottschl.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Webbia 66(2): 199 (-201; fig. 3) (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332156



Common Names

  • Pilosella sciadogena
  • Sciadogena Hawkweed
  • Hawkweed


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Description

Pilosella sciadogena (also called Sciadogena Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in sunny locations.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella sciadogena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella sciadogena is yellow with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella sciadogena is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny spot. The seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. The plant can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pilosella sciadogena

Pilosella sciadogena can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Pilosella sciadogena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella sciadogena?

Pilosella sciadogena

What is the common name of Pilosella sciadogena?

Sciado's Mouse-ear

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella sciadogena?

Open, dry grasslands and rocky slopes

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

Günter Gottschlich (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottschl.' in the authors string.