Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blyttiana
ID:
138453

Status:
valid

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

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Flora 45(27): 425 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137782

Common Names

  • Pilosella Blyttiana
  • Mousetail Hawkweed
  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium aeruginascens Norrl. [unknown]
  • Pilosella discolorata Norrl. [unknown]
  • Pilosella fulvolutea Norrl. [unknown]
  • Hieracium fagersaetense Omang [unknown]
  • Hieracium elfvingii Norrl. [unknown]
  • Hieracium parvipunctatum Norrl. [unknown]
  • Hieracium chrysocephalum (Norrl.) Hellstr. [unknown]
  • Hieracium vernicosum Arv.-Touv. [unknown]
  • Hieracium blyttianum cochleatiforme Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Hieracium pulvinatum Norrl. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Hieracium torquescens Norrl. [unknown]
  • Hieracium fulvoluteum Norrl. [unknown]
  • Hieracium fulveolutescens Norrl. [unknown]
  • Hieracium pyrrhanthes pyrrhanthes [unknown]
  • Pilosella blyttiana blyttiana [unknown]
  • Hieracium blyttianum blyttianum [unknown]
  • Hieracium blyttianum cliniglossum (Norrl.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium blyttianum Fr. [unknown]
  • Hieracium chrysocephalum Norrl. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Pilosella pulvinata Norrl. [unknown]
  • Pilosella aeruginascens Norrl. [unknown]
  • Hieracium suecicum pseudoblyttii Norrl. [unknown]
  • Pilosella chrysocephala Norrl. [unknown]
  • Hieracium blyttianum latibracteum (Peter) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium pyrrhanthes latibracteum (Peter) Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium blyttianum pyrrhanthes Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium blyttianum elfvingii (Norrl.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium blyttianum torquescens (Norrl.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium pulvinatum (Norrl.) Norrl. [unknown]
  • Hieracium pyrrhanthes pustaricum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Pilosella vernicosa Norrl. [unknown]
  • Hieracium pyrrhanthes chrysochroum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium latibracteum Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium blyttianum subpratensiforme K.Malý & Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium blyttianum fagersaetense (Omang) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium pyrrhanthes fulvauricula Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium pyrrhanthes raripilum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium blyttianum aeruginascens (Norrl.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium blyttianum pulvinatum (Norrl.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium blyttianum pseudoblyttii (Norrl.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium blyttianum vernicosum (Norrl.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium blyttianum integrilingua (Norrl.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium blyttianum fulvoluteum (Norrl.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium blyttianum pustaricum (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium integrilingua Norrl. [unknown]
  • Hieracium blyttianum chrysocephalum (Norrl.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium pyrrhanthes pyrrhanthoides Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium aurantiacum scandicum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium blyttianum pyrrhanthoides (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium discoloratum Norrl. [unknown]
  • Hieracium pyrrhanthes Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium pseudoblyttii Norrl. [unknown]
  • Hieracium blyttianum discoloratum (Norrl.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium clinoglossum Norrl. [unknown]
  • Hieracium vernicosum Norrl. [unknown]
  • Hieracium pyrrhanthes Peter [unknown]
  • Pilosella blyttiana chrysochroa (Peter) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella blyttiana detonatica (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella blyttiana laevisquama (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella blyttiana latibractea (Peter) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella blyttiana pyrrhanthes (Peter) Soják [unknown]
  • Pilosella aurantiaca blyttiana (Fr.) T.Tyler [unknown]
  • Pilosella aurantiaca pseudoblyttii (Norrl.) T.Tyler [unknown]

Description

Pilosella blyttiana (also called Blytt's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a single stem and a rosette of leaves. It is native to Europe and North America. It is found in dry, rocky slopes, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella blyttiana has been used as an ornamental plant, and for medicinal purposes. It has been used to treat digestive issues, liver problems, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Pilosella blyttiana flower is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella blyttiana is a perennial that is native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate spacing. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The plant should be cut back after flowering to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Pilosella blyttiana

Pilosella blyttiana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is sometimes cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Pilosella blyttiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella blyttiana?

Pilosella blyttiana

What is the common name of Pilosella blyttiana?

Blytt's mouse-ear hawkweed

What type of plant is Pilosella blyttiana?

Herbaceous perennial

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-98450: Based on the initial data import
Elias Magnus Fries (1794-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fr.' in the authors string.
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.