Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subrubens
ID:
67902

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Arv.-Touv.) Zahn

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Syn. Deut. Schweiz. Fl. 2: 1711 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067231



Common Names

  • Pilosella
  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Subrubens


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Description

Pilosella subrubens (also called Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe. It has small, yellow flowers and hairy leaves. It grows in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella subrubens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella subrubens has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella subrubens is a low-growing, drought-tolerant, evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep moist. When propagating from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the stems and place in a moist potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Pilosella subrubens

Pilosella subrubens is native to Europe and can be found in dry, open areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Pilosella subrubens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella subrubens?

Pilosella subrubens

What is the common name of Pilosella subrubens?

Field Mouse-ear

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella subrubens?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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-24103: Based on the initial data import
Karl Hermann Zahn (1865-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zahn' in the authors string.
Casimir Arvet-Touvet (1841-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arv.-Touv.' in the authors string.