Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wimm. & Grab.) Fr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Exsicc. (Hier. Eur.) 1862: Pilosella n.° 17 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122919
Common Names
- Meadow Hawkweed
- Mouse-ear Hawkweed
- Common Mouse-ear
Description
Pilosella floribunda (also called Floribunda, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella floribunda is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves and roots are known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pilosella floribunda has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a toothed margin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella floribunda can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny location with plenty of airflow.
Where to Find Pilosella floribunda
Pilosella floribunda is found in Europe and North Africa.
Pilosella floribunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella floribunda?
Pilosella floribunda
What type of plant is Pilosella floribunda?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Pilosella floribunda found?
It is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
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,