Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tausch) Soják
Source:
gcc
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Preslia 43(2): 186 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023824
Common Names
- Mouse-ear Hawkweed
- Mouse-eared Hawkweed
- Common Mouse-ear
Description
Pilosella densiflora (also called Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a woody stem and grows up to 0.3 meters in height. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is commonly found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella densiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive problems, fever, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pilosella densiflora has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella densiflora is a perennial, herbaceous plant that grows in dry, sandy soils and is native to the Mediterranean region. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and lightly fertilized. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and watered regularly. Once established, the plants are drought tolerant and require minimal care.
Where to Find Pilosella densiflora
Pilosella densiflora is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of France, Germany, and Austria.
Pilosella densiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella densiflora?
Pilosella densiflora
What is the common name of Pilosella densiflora?
Dense-flowered Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Pilosella densiflora?
Pilosella densiflora is found in alpine meadows and grasslands in the western United States and Canada.
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,