Status:
valid
Authors:
(Peter) Holub
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 12(3): 306 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062908
Common Names
- Polymastix Pilosella
- Polymastix Mouse-ear Hawkweed
- Polymastix Hawkweed
Synonyms
- Hieracium ciliatum Błocki [unknown]
- Pilosella obornyana (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
- Hieracium leopoliense Błocki [unknown]
- Pilosella obornyana obornyana [unknown]
- Hieracium obornyanum obornyanum [unknown]
- Hieracium obornyanum nadravicum Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium obornyanum valdeciliatum Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium obornyanum leopoliense (Błocki) Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium obornyanum polymastix (Peter) Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
- Pilosella obornyana polymastix (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
- Hieracium obornyanum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
- Hieracium polymastix Peter [unknown]
- Hieracium polymastix Peter [unknown]
- Pilosella obornyana drumensis (Korb & Zahn) Soják [unknown]
- Pilosella obornyana stricticaulis (Nägeli & Peter) Soják [unknown]
- Pilosella obornyana subtatrensis (Rehmann) Soják [unknown]
- Pilosella obornyana superpratensis (Korb & Zahn) Soják [unknown]
- Pilosella obornyana valdeciliata (Zahn) Soják [unknown]
Description
Pilosella polymastix (also called Many-branched Mouse-ear, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central Europe. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures, and prefers sunny, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella polymastix is a perennial plant that is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pilosella polymastix is yellow and daisy-like, with a single head. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella polymastix is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Pilosella polymastix
Pilosella polymastix is native to Europe and can be found in parts of Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.
Pilosella polymastix FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella polymastix?
Pilosella polymastix
What is the common name of Pilosella polymastix?
Many-branched Mouse-ear Hawkweed
What is the habitat of Pilosella polymastix?
It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
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,