Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
distractifolium
ID:
56856

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schljakov

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Fl. Murmansk. Obl. 5: 373, 450 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000056185



Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Devil's Paintbrush
  • King Devil


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Description

Hieracium distractifolium (also called spotted hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas, and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium distractifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium distractifolium has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium distractifolium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and should be watered regularly during the growing season. It can be pruned back after flowering to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Hieracium distractifolium

Hieracium distractifolium is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Hieracium distractifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium distractifolium?

Hieracium distractifolium

What is the common name of Hieracium distractifolium?

Distracting Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium distractifolium?

Dry, rocky and sandy soils

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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