Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subdecolorans
ID:
21768

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Norrl.) S.Bräut. & Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 37(1): 136 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021097



Common Names

  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Mouse-eared Hawkweed
  • Mouse Ear Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium subdecolorans Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Hieracium subdecolorans Norrl. [unknown]
  • Hieracium subdecolorans chaetodon Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Hieracium subdecolorans elegantulum Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Hieracium subdecolorans rubens Dahlst. [unknown]

Description

Pilosella subdecolorans (also called Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella subdecolorans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. Its leaves are edible and can be used in salads. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella subdecolorans has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette-like structure, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella subdecolorans is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division is best done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Pilosella subdecolorans

Pilosella subdecolorans is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Pilosella subdecolorans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella subdecolorans?

Pilosella subdecolorans

What is the common name of Pilosella subdecolorans?

Subdecolorans Mouse-ear Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella subdecolorans?

Dry, rocky slopes in the western United States

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-1204: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Johan Petter Norrlin (1842-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Norrl.' in the authors string.
Siegfried Bräutigam (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Bräut.' in the authors string.