Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
britanniciforme
ID:
3063

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pugsley

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 79: 182 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002392



Common Names

  • Hieracium Britanniciforme
  • British Hawkweed
  • Hawkweed


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Description

Hieracium britanniciforme (also called British hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a woody stem and can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. Its leaves are opposite and have toothed margins. It is found in open woods, thickets, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium britanniciforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium britanniciforme has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium britanniciforme is a perennial plant native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be thinned out to a spacing of about 30 cm (12 inches) apart.

Where to Find Hieracium britanniciforme

Hieracium britanniciforme is native to the British Isles and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Hieracium britanniciforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium britanniciforme?

Hieracium britanniciforme

What is the common name of Hieracium britanniciforme?

British Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium britanniciforme?

Grasslands, meadows, and roadsides

What is the flowering period of Hieracium britanniciforme?

June to August

What is the height of Hieracium britanniciforme?

30-90 cm

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,

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