Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptophyton
ID:
80236

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nägeli & Peter) S.Bräut. & Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 37(1): 135 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079565

Common Names

  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Mouse-eared Hawkweed
  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium approximabile Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium leptophyton leptophyton [unknown]
  • Hieracium leptophyton leptophyton [unknown]
  • Pilosella mollicaulis mollicaulis [unknown]
  • Hieracium leptophyton klisense K.Malý & Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium kolenatii (Nägeli & Peter) Üksip [deprecated]
  • Hieracium leptophyton strictipedicellum K.Malý & Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium leptophyton kurtovoense Urum. & Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium leptophyton leptosoma Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium melanophilum (Rehmann) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium bifurcum kolenatii Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium leptophyton nematoclados Rehmann [unknown]
  • Hieracium leptophyton pseudofiliferum Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium leptophyton tenuifiliferum K.Malý & Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium leptophyton ischiense Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium leptophyton pauciflorum Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium leptophyton approximabile Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium leptophyton wotschense Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium leptophyton mollicaule (Vuk.) Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium leptophyton sistianae Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium leptophyton hojtae Loschnigg & Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium leptophyton bracchiatisimile K.Malý & Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium leptophyton purpureibracteum Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium leptophyton nematostolonum O.Behr & al. [unknown]
  • Hieracium nematoclados (Rehmann) Üksip [unknown]
  • Hieracium brachiatum flagelliflorum (Schur) Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium leptophyton subflagelliflorum Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium tephrocephalum purpureibracteum (Zahn) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium euchaetium kolenatii (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Pilosella leptophyton (also called Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has small yellow flowers with toothed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella leptophyton is a plant used for ornamental purposes in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, colds, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pilosella leptophyton sub. polyanthemoides (Zahn) Gottschl.
Pilosella leptophyton sub. leptophyton

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella leptophyton has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella leptophyton is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easily propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two to three months.

Where to Find Pilosella leptophyton

Pilosella leptophyton is found in dry grasslands and meadows in Central and Southern Europe.

Pilosella leptophyton FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella leptophyton?

Pilosella leptophyton

What is the common name of Pilosella leptophyton?

Slender-Leaved Mouse-Ear Hawkweed

Where is Pilosella leptophyton native to?

Europe

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-36145: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.
Carl Nägeli (1817-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nägeli' in the authors string.
Siegfried Bräutigam (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Bräut.' in the authors string.