Status:
valid
Authors:
(Reyn. ex Lachen.) F.W.Schultz & Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Flora 45(27): 426 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013741
Common Names
- Pilosella glacialis
- Glacial Mouse-ear
- Glacial Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Hieracium angustifolium Hoppe [unknown]
- Hieracium glaciale pullum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
- Hieracium glaciale seticaule Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
- Hieracium glaciale pseudogladiale Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
- Pilosella angustifolia angustifolia [unknown]
- Hieracium glaciale camptoclados Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
- Hieracium glaciale glaciale [unknown]
- Hieracium glaciale luridum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
- Hieracium glaciale subglaciale Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
- Hieracium glaciale crestanum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
- Hieracium glaciale Reyn. [unknown]
- Hieracium glaciale angustifolium (Hoppe) Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
- Hieracium glaciale dolomiticum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
- Hieracium glaciale lineare Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
- Hieracium glaciale chaetodes Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
- Hieracium glaciale subcanofloccosum Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium glaciale albibracteolatum Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium glaciale canofloccosum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
- Hieracium glaciale sericocephalum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
- Hieracium glaciale lanuginosum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
- Hieracium glaciale algidum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
- Hieracium glaciale xanthocephalum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
- Hieracium glaciale eriocephaloides Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium glaciale fullyanum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
- Hieracium glaciale eriocephalum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
- Hieracium glaciale crocanthes Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
- Pilosella angustifolia (Hoppe) H.P.Fuchs [unknown]
- Hieracium glaciale Reyn. ex Lachen. [unknown]
- Hieracium hoppei Bluff & Fingerh. [unknown]
- Pilosella angustifolia crestana (Nägeli & Peter) H.P.Fuchs [unknown]
- Pilosella angustifolia subglacialis (Nägeli & Peter) H.P.Fuchs [unknown]
Description
Pilosella glacialis (also called Alpine Mouse-ear, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of about 30 cm, with small, white flowers and hairy, spoon-shaped leaves. It is found in open woods, grasslands, and disturbed areas, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella glacialis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas. It has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties which can help to reduce inflammation and improve overall health.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pilosella glacialis has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella glacialis is a perennial herb native to the alpine regions of Europe. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or early summer, or from division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Pilosella glacialis
Pilosella glacialis is native to the Arctic and Subarctic regions. It can be found in rocky areas, meadows, and grasslands.
Pilosella glacialis FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Pilosella glacialis?
Pilosella glacialis requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures up to -15°C.
How often should Pilosella glacialis be watered?
Pilosella glacialis should be watered regularly during the growing season, but should not be allowed to become waterlogged.
How should Pilosella glacialis be pruned?
Pilosella glacialis should be pruned in late winter or early spring to remove any dead or damaged stems. It can also be lightly trimmed to maintain a neat shape.
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,