Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bodewigiana
ID:
63835

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Zahn) Soják

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 6(2): 219 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063164

Common Names

  • Pilosella bodewigiana
  • Bodewig's Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Bodewig's Pilosella

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium bodewigianum Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium bodewigianum bodewigianum [unknown]
  • Hieracium bodewigianum konjskae-livadae K.Malý & Zahn [unknown]

Description

Pilosella bodewigiana (also called Bodewig's Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella bodewigiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella bodewigiana has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella bodewigiana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Division should be done in early spring or late summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require adequate light and moisture for successful propagation.

Where to Find Pilosella bodewigiana

Pilosella bodewigiana is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sandy soils and full sun.

Pilosella bodewigiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella bodewigiana?

Pilosella bodewigiana

What is the common name of Pilosella bodewigiana?

Bodewig's Mouse-ear Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella bodewigiana?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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-20144: Based on the initial data import
Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
Karl Hermann Zahn (1865-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zahn' in the authors string.