Status:
valid
Authors:
(Merxm.) Holub
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 12(3): 306 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000056803
Common Names
- Pawlowski's Hawkweed
- Pawlowski's Mouse-ear
- Pawlowski's Pilosella
Description
Pilosella pawlowskiella (also called Pawlowski's Pilosella, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial species in the Asteraceae family. It has a woody stem, lanceolate leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to Central and South America. It typically grows in moist, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella pawlowskiella is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used to make herbal tea and has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pilosella pawlowskiella has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella pawlowskiella is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. The plant can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Pilosella pawlowskiella
Pilosella pawlowskiella is native to Europe and can be found in moist, grassy areas.
Pilosella pawlowskiella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella pawlowskiella?
Pilosella pawlowskiella
What is the common name of Pilosella pawlowskiella?
Pawlowski's Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Pilosella pawlowskiella?
Dry grasslands, woodlands and scrublands
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,