Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schult.) Arv.-Touv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Dauphin. Échange Pl. 1880: 280 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000049528
Common Names
- Pilosella Bauhini
- Bauhini Pilosella
- Bauhin's Mouse-Ear
Description
Pilosella bauhini (also called Bauhin's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella bauhini is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pilosella bauhini is yellow, with a single petal and a yellow center. The seed is small, black and oval. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella bauhini is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Pilosella bauhini
Pilosella bauhini is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Pilosella bauhini FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella bauhini?
Pilosella bauhini
What type of plant is Pilosella bauhini?
Pilosella bauhini is a perennial herb
Where is Pilosella bauhini found?
Pilosella bauhini is found in 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,