Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bornm. & Zahn) S.Bräut. & Greuter
Source:
gcc
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 37(1): 132 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069389
Common Names
- Pilosella biglana
- Biglans Hawkweed
- Biglans Mouse-ear Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Hieracium neosyllectum K.Malý & Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium biglanum Bornm. & Zahn [unknown]
Description
Pilosella biglana (also called 'Biglana', 'Biglana Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a terminal flower head. It grows in grasslands and meadows at elevations of 0-2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella biglana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pilosella biglana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 5-7mm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella biglana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Plant in a sunny or partially shaded position in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pilosella biglana
Pilosella biglana is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine.
Pilosella biglana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella biglana?
Pilosella biglana
What is the common name of Pilosella biglana?
Bigelow's hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Pilosella biglana?
Pilosella biglana is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
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,