Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vahlii
ID:
128250

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Froel.) F.W.Schultz & Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Flora 45(27): 426 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127579



Common Names

  • Vahl's Mouse-ear
  • Vahl's Hawkweed
  • Vahl's Pilosella


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium vahlii Froel. [unknown]
  • Pilosella myriadenia (Boiss. & Reut. ex Rchb.) F.W.Schultz & Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Hieracium myriadenum myriadenum [unknown]
  • Hieracium vahlii vahlii [unknown]
  • Pilosella vahlii vahlii [unknown]
  • Hieracium myriadenum myriadenum [unknown]
  • Hieracium vahlii myriadenum (Boiss. & Reut. ex Scheele) Rivas Mart. [unknown]
  • Hieracium myriadenum Boiss. & Reut. ex Rchb. [unknown]

Description

Pilosella vahlii (also called Vahl's mouse-ear hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and North Africa. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella vahlii is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella vahlii is a yellow, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella vahlii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best planted in the spring or fall. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-prepared seed bed. Water regularly and keep the soil moist until the seedlings are established.

Where to Find Pilosella vahlii

Pilosella vahlii is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Pilosella vahlii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella vahlii?

Pilosella vahlii

What is the common name of Pilosella vahlii?

Vahl's Pilosella

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella vahlii?

It is found in the Mediterranean region, mainly in the Iberian Peninsula

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-88578: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Josef Aloys Frölich (1766-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Froel.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Schultz (1804-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.W.Schultz' in the authors string.