Status:
valid
Authors:
(de Retz) Mateo
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Flora Montiber. 32: 67 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010699
Common Names
- Pilosella
- Mouse-ear Hawkweed
- Vansoest's Hawkweed
Description
Pilosella vansoestii (also called Van Soest's Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a short rhizome and stems that are up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Central Asia and the Caucasus, and is found in rocky and dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella vansoestii is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used medicinally, as it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pilosella vansoestii is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white, feathery appearance.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella vansoestii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in early spring or fall and replant in a sunny location.
Where to Find Pilosella vansoestii
Pilosella vansoestii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Pilosella vansoestii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella vansoestii?
Pilosella vansoestii
What is the common name of Pilosella vansoestii?
Vansoest's mouse-ear hawkweed
What is the habitat of Pilosella vansoestii?
It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes at elevations of up to 2,000 m (6,600 ft).
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,