Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verruculata
ID:
68792

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Link) Soják

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 6(2): 218 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068121



Common Names

  • Verruculata Pilosella
  • Hairy Mouse-Ear
  • Rough Hawkbit


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium verruculatum farinodermum (Litv. & Zahn) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium verruculatum verruculatum [unknown]
  • Hieracium incanum incanum [unknown]
  • Hieracium verruculatum tephropolium Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium akinfiewii Woronow & Zahn [deprecated]
  • Hieracium incanum verruculatum (Link) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Pilosella verruculata (also called Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and has a wide variety of physical characteristics. It has yellow flowers with a single row of ray florets, and its leaves are oblong and toothed. It typically grows in dry habitats such as rocky slopes, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella verruculata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pilosella verruculata sub. akinfiewii (Woronow & Zahn) S.Bräut. & Greuter
Pilosella verruculata sub. verruculata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella verruculata has yellow flowers that are 1-2 cm wide with a single ring of yellow ray florets and a yellow center of disc florets. The seeds are small, dark brown achenes with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella verruculata is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall, while seeds should be sown in the spring. It is also possible to propagate Pilosella verruculata by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Pilosella verruculata

Pilosella verruculata is native to Europe, and can be found in the countries of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

Pilosella verruculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella verruculata?

Pilosella verruculata

What is the common name of Pilosella verruculata?

Mouse-ear hawkweed

What is the growth habit of Pilosella verruculata?

It is an annual herb with erect stems

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-24977: Based on the initial data import
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.