Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serbica
ID:
48714

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.W.Schultz & Sch.Bip.) Szeląg

Source:
gcc

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 45(4): 303 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000048043



Common Names

  • Serbica Mouse-ear
  • Serbica Hawkweed
  • Serbica Pilosella


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Synonyms

  • Pilosella alpicola serbica F.W.Schultz & Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Pilosella serbica (also called Serbian Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single yellow flower head. It is native to the Balkan Peninsula and is found in meadows, grasslands and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella serbica is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as a food supplement, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella serbica has yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters and are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, brown and oblong. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella serbica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Pilosella serbica

Pilosella serbica can be found in Serbia and Montenegro.

Pilosella serbica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella serbica?

Pilosella serbica

What is the family of Pilosella serbica?

Asteraceae

Where is Pilosella serbica native to?

Serbia

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.
Zbigniew Szeląg: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szeląg' in the authors string.