Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
attenuatifolium
ID:
125765

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.D.Sell & C.West

Source:
gcc

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 6: 95 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125094



Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Devil's Paintbrush
  • King Devil


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Description

Hieracium attenuatifolium (also called Slender-leaved Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North America. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has small, linear leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium attenuatifolium is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium attenuatifolium is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, with long, thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium attenuatifolium is a perennial plant that is propagated by division of the rhizomes. It is best grown in moist, fertile soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in dry soils. It can be propagated by seed, but the seedlings are slow to establish and may take several years to reach maturity.

Where to Find Hieracium attenuatifolium

Hieracium attenuatifolium can be found in the alpine and subalpine regions of Europe, including the Alps, the Pyrenees, and the Carpathians.

Hieracium attenuatifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium attenuatifolium?

Hieracium attenuatifolium

What is the common name of Hieracium attenuatifolium?

Attenuatifolium Hawkweed

Where does Hieracium attenuatifolium grow?

Hieracium attenuatifolium is native to Europe and Asia.

Species in the Hieracium genus

Hieracium aragonense, Hieracium convergens, Hieracium claricolor, Hieracium criniculosum, Hieracium amphichnoum, Hieracium shoolbredii, Hieracium trachlosimum, Hieracium phaedrocheilon, Hieracium irasuense, Hieracium moravicum, Hieracium glaucopsis, Hieracium gigantum, Hieracium calliglaucum, Hieracium subfusciviride, Hieracium villattingense, Hieracium supernatum, Hieracium austurgilense, Hieracium cuspididentatum, Hieracium adspersum, Hieracium grandifolium, Hieracium hypochoeroides, Hieracium spathulatum, Hieracium stenolomoides, Hieracium berganum, Hieracium guthnikianum, Hieracium glanduliceps, Hieracium semianglicum, Hieracium amplificatum, Hieracium subacuens, Hieracium lanifolium, Hieracium sanguineum, Hieracium palenicae, Hieracium webbianum, Hieracium lugae-pljussae, Hieracium argospathum, Hieracium breconicola, Hieracium turritifolium, Hieracium sermonikense, Hieracium pedunculare, Hieracium parnassi, Hieracium exaltans, Hieracium ruminosiforme, Hieracium carpetanum, Hieracium subanfractum, Hieracium albiduliforme, Hieracium pallidivirens, Hieracium niveicuspis, Hieracium asteroloma, Hieracium pollinense, Hieracium azerbaijanense,

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-8618: Based on the initial data import
Peter Derek Sell (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Sell' in the authors string.
Cyril West (1887-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.West' in the authors string.