Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bifurcum
ID:
69609

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schur

Source:
gcc

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Transsilv. 381. 1866 [Apr-Jun 1866]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068938

Common Names

  • Hieracium Bifurcum
  • Two-Forked Hawkweed
  • Bifurcate Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium bifurcum (also called Forked Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base and a single stem. It has small, yellow flowers and is native to Europe. It is found in open grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium bifurcum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium bifurcum has small yellow flowers with a single pistil and five stamens. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves at the base.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium bifurcum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or division of the rootstock. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Hieracium bifurcum

Hieracium bifurcum can be found in the Alps, Apennines, and Carpathians of Europe.

Hieracium bifurcum FAQ

What are the common uses of Hieracium bifurcum?

Hieracium bifurcum is commonly used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

What is the optimal growing environment for Hieracium bifurcum?

Hieracium bifurcum prefers a warm, sunny environment with well-draining soil.

What are the main characteristics of Hieracium bifurcum?

Hieracium bifurcum is a perennial shrub with small, white flowers and dark green leaves.

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