Status:
valid
Authors:
(Zahn) Mateo
Source:
gcc
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Flora Montiber. 7: 68 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000106
Common Names
- Pilosella
- Subulatissima
- Subulate Mouse-Ear
Synonyms
- Hieracium argyrocomum subulatissimum Zahn [unknown]
Description
Pilosella subulatissima (also called Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flower heads. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella subulatissima is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat kidney disorders and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pilosella subulatissima is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella subulatissima is a hardy perennial that can be propagated from seed or by division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Transplant the seedlings to their permanent location when they are large enough to handle. Pilosella subulatissima can also be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Pilosella subulatissima
Pilosella subulatissima is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.
Pilosella subulatissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella subulatissima?
Pilosella subulatissima
What is the common name of Pilosella subulatissima?
Subulate Mouse-ear
What is the family of Pilosella subulatissima?
Asteraceae
What is the origin of Pilosella subulatissima?
Central Asia
What is the hardiness zone of Pilosella subulatissima?
3-8
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,