Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tephroglauca
ID:
29755

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nägeli & Peter) Soják

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Preslia 43(2): 185 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029084



Common Names

  • Pilosella Tephroglauca
  • Tephroglaucous Hawkweed
  • Glaucous Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium tephroglaucum aculeatum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium tephroglaucum tephroglaucum [unknown]
  • Pilosella tephroglauca tephroglauca [unknown]
  • Hieracium tephroglaucum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Pilosella tephroglauca niesslii (Oborny) Soják [unknown]

Description

Pilosella tephroglauca (also called Mountain Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe, and typically grows in dry, open woods, fields, and roadsides. It has a single, erect stem, and is typically between 0.2 and 0.5 meters tall. Its leaves are lance-shaped, and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella tephroglauca is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella tephroglauca is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella tephroglauca is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Pilosella tephroglauca

Pilosella tephroglauca is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in rocky areas, often near cliffs or in dry, grassy meadows.

Pilosella tephroglauca FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella tephroglauca?

Pilosella tephroglauca is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Pilosella tephroglauca?

Pilosella tephroglauca is an evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1m in height.

What is the best climate for Pilosella tephroglauca?

Pilosella tephroglauca prefers a warm, humid climate with plenty of sunlight.

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-128110: 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.