Status:
valid
Authors:
Zahn
Source:
gcc
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. Compos.-Hierac. 159 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020305
Common Names
- Hieracium aurense
- Golden Hawkweed
- Golden Field Hawkweed
Description
Hieracium aurense (also called Golden Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in grassy meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium aurense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium aurense is a yellow-greenish color with a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium aurense is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed in the spring or by division in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and will germinate in two to three weeks. Division should be done in the fall and the plants should be spaced 18-24 inches apart.
Where to Find Hieracium aurense
Hieracium aurense is native to Europe, and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Hieracium aurense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium aurense?
Hieracium aurense
What is the common name of Hieracium aurense?
Golden Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium aurense?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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,