Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sulphurea
ID:
14088

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.W.Schultz & Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Flora 45: 425 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013417



Common Names

  • Sulphur Pilosella
  • Pilosella Sulphurea
  • Sulphur Pilosella


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Description

Pilosella sulphurea (also called 'Sulphur Hawkweed', 'Sulphur Mouse-ear' and 'Sulphur Daisy', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in coastal regions.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella sulphurea has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries, and is used to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella sulphurea is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella sulphurea is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in trays of compost. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown on in a cold frame or greenhouse until large enough to plant out in their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Cuttings of basal shoots in spring.

Where to Find Pilosella sulphurea

Pilosella sulphurea is native to Europe, and can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Pilosella sulphurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella sulphurea?

Pilosella sulphurea

What is the common name of Pilosella sulphurea?

Sulphur Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella sulphurea?

It is found in grassy places, roadsides and waste ground in Europe and North Africa.

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-112983: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Schultz (1804-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.W.Schultz' in the authors string.