Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benzianum
ID:
120531

Status:
valid

Authors:
Murr & Zahn

Source:
gcc

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Syn. Deut. Schweiz. Fl. : 1821 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119860



Common Names

  • Benz's Hawkweed
  • Hawkweed Benzianum
  • Benzian Hawkweed


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Description

Hieracium benzianum (also called Benzian Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a single stem and a woody base. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is commonly found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium benzianum is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators to gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium benzianum sub. benzianum
Hieracium benzianum sub. pseudobenzianum (Dalla Torre & Sarnth.) Zahn
Hieracium benzianum sub. vulgatifolium (Murr & Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium benzianum sub. sciaphiloides (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium benzianum sub. ctenodontoides (Zahn) Zahn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium benzianum has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium benzianum is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Hieracium benzianum

Hieracium benzianum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Hieracium benzianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium benzianum?

Hieracium benzianum

What is the common name of Hieracium benzianum?

Benzian Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium benzianum?

Hieracium benzianum is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes in Europe and North Africa.

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-81144: Based on the initial data import
Karl Hermann Zahn (1865-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zahn' in the authors string.
Josef Murr (1864-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murr' in the authors string.