Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nägeli & Peter) S.Bräut. & Greuter
Source:
gcc
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 37(1): 133 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017747
Common Names
- Pilosella cymiflora
- Cymose Hawkweed
- Cymose Mouse-ear
Synonyms
- Hieracium tubulatum Vollm. [unknown]
- Hieracium cymiflorum cymiflorum [unknown]
- Pilosella tubulata tubulata [unknown]
- Hieracium spurium spurium [unknown]
- Hieracium cymiflorum tubulatum Vollm. [unknown]
- Pilosella tubulata (Vollm.) Soják [unknown]
- Pilosella cymiflora tubulata (Vollm.) Schuhw. [unknown]
- Pilosella tubulata cymelliflora (Zahn) Soják [unknown]
- Pilosella tubulata pseudocymiflora (Zahn) Soják [unknown]
Description
Pilosella cymiflora (also called Cymose Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a short stem and its leaves are lanceolate, with a length of up to 8 cm. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella cymiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pilosella cymiflora is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella cymiflora is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from seed, but it is not recommended as it takes a long time to germinate and establish.
Where to Find Pilosella cymiflora
Pilosella cymiflora is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Pilosella cymiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella cymiflora?
Pilosella cymiflora
What type of plant is Pilosella cymiflora?
A perennial herb
Where is Pilosella cymiflora found?
It is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
Species in the Pilosella genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,