Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tristis
ID:
8400

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Flora 45: 439 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007729



Common Names

  • Tristis Pilosella
  • Tristis Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Tristis Hawk's-beard


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Description

Pilosella tristis (also called Pale Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella tristis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin infections. It can also be used as a natural fertilizer for soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella tristis has yellow flowers with a strong scent. Its seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella tristis is a perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but it does best in sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It needs regular watering and should be kept moist during the growing season. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Pilosella tristis

Pilosella tristis is native to Europe and can be found growing in dry, rocky soils in meadows and pastures.

Pilosella tristis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella tristis?

Pilosella tristis

What type of plant is Pilosella tristis?

Pilosella tristis is a perennial herb

Where is Pilosella tristis found?

Pilosella tristis is found in Europe

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

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:238360-1: Based on the initial data import