Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nägeli & Peter) Soják
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Preslia 43(2): 185 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000031603
Common Names
- Stenosoma Pilosella
- Pilosella
- Mouse-Ear Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Hieracium stenosoma (Nägeli & Peter) Prain [unknown]
- Hieracium suprafloccosum suprafloccosum [unknown]
- Pilosella stenosoma stenosoma [unknown]
- Hieracium stenosoma Dalla Torre & Sarnth. [unknown]
- Hieracium suprafloccosum Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium auriculiforme suprafloccosum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
- Hieracium brachiatum stenosoma Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
- Hieracium suprafloccosum stenosoma (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn [unknown]
- Pilosella suprafloccosa (Naegeli & Peter) Holub [unknown]
- Pilosella stenosoma suprafloccosa (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
Description
Pilosella stenosoma (also called Narrow-leaved Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed soils.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella stenosoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used to prevent soil erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pilosella stenosoma has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella stenosoma is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed sown in spring or autumn. It is also possible to propagate from root cuttings taken in spring.
Where to Find Pilosella stenosoma
Pilosella stenosoma is found in the Mediterranean region.
Pilosella stenosoma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella stenosoma?
Pilosella stenosoma
What type of plant is Pilosella stenosoma?
Pilosella stenosoma is a perennial herb
Where is Pilosella stenosoma found?
Pilosella stenosoma is found in the Mediterranean region
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,