Status:
valid
Authors:
Lapeyr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Pyrénées : 476 (1813)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024875
Common Names
- Hieracium compositum
- Hieracium
- Compositum
Description
Hieracium compositum (also called 'Composite Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and several flower heads. It is native to Europe, and is found in grassland and woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium compositum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hieracium compositum sub. lychnitis (Scheele) Zahn
Hieracium compositum sub. magnolianum (Arv.-Touv. & Gaut.) Zahn
Hieracium compositum sub. compositum
Hieracium compositum sub. muricatum (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium compositum sub. plecophyllum (Arv.-Touv. & Gaut.) Zahn
Hieracium compositum sub. donosianum (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium compositum sub. catalaunicum (Arv.-Touv. & Gaut.) Zahn
Hieracium compositum sub. exanthinum (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieracium compositum has small yellow flowers which are clustered in heads. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and hairy.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium compositum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Hieracium compositum
Hieracium compositum is native to Europe and can be found in the northern and western parts of the continent.
Hieracium compositum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium compositum?
Hieracium compositum
What is the common name of Hieracium compositum?
Hawkweed
What is the family of Hieracium compositum?
Asteraceae
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,