Status:
valid
Authors:
(Serg. & Üksip) Tupitz.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Fl. Sibir. 13: 342 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018298
Common Names
- Mouse-ear Hawkweed
- Tjumentzev's Hawkweed
- Pilosella tjumentzevii
Synonyms
- Hieracium tjumentzevii Serg. & Üksip [unknown]
Description
Pilosella tjumentzevii (also called Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Caucasus region and is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella tjumentzevii is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive disorders and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pilosella tjumentzevii is a yellow-green color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella tjumentzevii is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division of the rootstock or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is best to divide the rootstock in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and lightly covered with soil. Keep the soil moist and the seedlings should emerge in 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Pilosella tjumentzevii
Pilosella tjumentzevii can be found in the steppes of Russia and Kazakhstan.
Pilosella tjumentzevii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella tjumentzevii?
Pilosella tjumentzevii
What is the common name of Pilosella tjumentzevii?
Tjumentzev's Mouse-ear Hawkweed
Where is Pilosella tjumentzevii native to?
Pilosella tjumentzevii is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia.
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
N.N. Tupitzina: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tupitz.' in the authors string.