Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tephrocephala
ID:
89385

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vuk.) Soják

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 6(2): 218 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088714



Common Names

  • Featherleaf Hawkweed
  • Tephrocephala Hawkweed
  • Pilosella Hawkweed


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Description

Pilosella tephrocephala (also called Ash-headed Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella tephrocephala is a flowering plant that is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It has a pleasant aroma and can be used as a natural insect repellent. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella tephrocephala is a yellow-green color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown oval with a smooth surface. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves with long, thin petioles.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella tephrocephala is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but avoid overwatering. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional blooms.

Where to Find Pilosella tephrocephala

Pilosella tephrocephala is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in parts of Spain, Portugal, and North Africa.

Pilosella tephrocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella tephrocephala?

Pilosella tephrocephala

What is the family of Pilosella tephrocephala?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Pilosella tephrocephala?

Gray-headed Mouse-ear Hawkweed

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-45041: Based on the initial data import
Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
Ljudevit Farkaš Vukotinović (1813-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vuk.' in the authors string.