Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scouleri
ID:
14018

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.W.Schultz & Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Flora 45: 439 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013347



Common Names

  • Common Pilosella
  • Scouleri Pilosella
  • Pilosella Scouleri


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium cusickii Gand. [unknown]
  • Hieracium scouleri Hook. ex A.Gray [unknown]
  • Hieracium albertinum Farr [unknown]
  • Hieracium absonum J.F.Macbr. & Payson [unknown]
  • Hieracium cynoglossoides Arv. ex A.Gray [unknown]
  • Hieracium scouleri griseum A.Nelson in J.M.Coult. & A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Hieracium scouleri Hook. [unknown]
  • Hieracium cynoglossoides cynoglossoides [unknown]
  • Hieracium scouleri scouleri [unknown]
  • Hieracium praealtum praealtum [unknown]
  • Hieracium scouleri albertinum (Farr) G.W.Douglas & G.A.Allen [unknown]
  • Hieracium cynoglossoides Arv.-Touv. [unknown]
  • Hieracium chapacanum Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium cusikii Gand. [deprecated]

Description

Pilosella scouleri (also called Scouler's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to North America. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella scouleri is used in gardens as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pilosella scouleri are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella scouleri is a hardy, herbaceous perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be grown from seed, sown in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pilosella scouleri

Pilosella scouleri is native to North America and can be found in the states of Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Pilosella scouleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella scouleri?

Pilosella scouleri

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella scouleri?

Pilosella scouleri is native to North America

What type of soil does Pilosella scouleri prefer?

Pilosella scouleri prefers well-drained soil

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

Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Schultz (1804-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.W.Schultz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:238299-1: Based on the initial data import