Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
britannicum
ID:
4160

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Hanb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 30: 366 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003489



Common Names

  • Hieracium britannicum
  • British Hawkweed
  • Hairy Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium britannicum britannicum [unknown]
  • Hieracium wiesbaurianum britannicum (F.Hanb.) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium britannicum (also called British Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium britannicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium britannicum is a yellow-green disc floret with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium britannicum is a perennial herb native to Britain. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hieracium britannicum

Hieracium britannicum is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and along roadsides.

Hieracium britannicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium britannicum?

Hieracium britannicum

What is the common name of Hieracium britannicum?

British Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium britannicum?

Mountainous regions of the British Isles

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