Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subtardans
ID:
120856

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nägeli & Peter) Soják

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 6(2): 217 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120185



Common Names

  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Hawkweed
  • Pilosella


Searching for Pilosella subtardans? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Pilosella subtardans (also called Late-Flowering Mouse-Ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It has long, narrow leaves and tall, slender stems with small yellow flowers that appear in the summer. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella subtardans is used as a medicinal herb and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pilosella subtardans sub. pseudoricoana Mateo
Pilosella subtardans sub. subtardans

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella subtardans has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and dark. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Pilosella subtardans? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella subtardans is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9.

Where to Find Pilosella subtardans

Pilosella subtardans is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Pilosella subtardans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella subtardans?

Pilosella subtardans

What is the common name of Pilosella subtardans?

Late-flowering Mouse-ear

What type of plant is Pilosella subtardans?

It is a herb

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-8146: 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.