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
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.
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,