Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sterrochaetia
ID:
102828

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nägeli & Peter) Soják

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 6(2): 218 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000102157



Common Names

  • Pilosella sterrochaetia
  • Stiff-haired Mouse-ear
  • Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium sterrochaetium sterrochaetium [unknown]
  • Hieracium sterrochaetium marchicola Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium sterrochaetium Nägeli & Peter [unknown]

Description

Pilosella sterrochaetia (also called Star-spiked Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of about 10 cm. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, open grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella sterrochaetia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella sterrochaetia is yellow and daisy-like, and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella sterrochaetia is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation of Pilosella sterrochaetia can be done by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall, while seed should be sown in the fall or early spring.

Where to Find Pilosella sterrochaetia

Pilosella sterrochaetia is native to the Mediterranean region.

Pilosella sterrochaetia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella sterrochaetia?

Pilosella sterrochaetia

What is the common name of Pilosella sterrochaetia?

Stiff-hairy Hawkweed

What is the habitat of Pilosella sterrochaetia?

It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands

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-5943: Based on the initial data import
Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.
Carl Nägeli (1817-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nägeli' in the authors string.