Pilosella officinarum
Hieracium pilosella
Pilosella officiinarum, commonly known as Devil's Claw or Mouse-ear Hawkweed, is a perennial herb prized in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its diuretic and astringent properties, it is frequently utilized to support kidney health, alleviate urinary tract discomfort, and promote fluid balance, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Pilosella officinarum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Pilosella.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pilosella | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pilosella officiinarum, is referred to by various names across different languages and regions. In Welsh, it is called Clust y llygoden, while in Dutch, it is commonly known as Muizenoor. Its names in Northern Europe include gråfibbla in Swedish and huopavoikeltano in Finnish, and in Belarusian, it is known as Ястрабок валасісты.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| cy | Clust y llygoden | Wikidata |
| nl | Muizenoor | Wikidata |
| sv | gråfibbla | Wikidata |
| fi | huopavoikeltano | Wikidata |
| be | Ястрабок валасісты | Wikidata |
| et | harilik karutubakas | Wikidata |
| cs | jestřábník chlupáček | Wikidata |
| da | Håret høgeurt | Wikidata |
| eu | Errabia-belar | Wikidata |
| nb | hårsveve | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing naturally within the territories of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its presence extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The species is also documented throughout the landscapes of Norway. Collectively, these locations highlight its preference for northern European environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Activities
Pilosella officinarum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Diuretic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pilosella officinarum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diuretic effects.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diuretic effects | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |