Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elongatifolium
ID:
68735

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.D.Sell

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Fl. Gr. Brit. Ireland 4: 553 (387-388) (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068064

Common Names

  • Hieracium elongatifolium
  • Longleaf Hawkweed
  • Long-Leaf Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium elongatifolium (also called Elongate-Leaved Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows to a height of 10-50 cm and has narrow, linear leaves. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium elongatifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium elongatifolium has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium elongatifolium is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Hieracium elongatifolium

Hieracium elongatifolium can be found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands in Europe and North America.

Hieracium elongatifolium FAQ

What type of plant is Hieracium elongatifolium?

Hieracium elongatifolium is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Hieracium elongatifolium found?

Hieracium elongatifolium is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

What are the characteristics of Hieracium elongatifolium?

Hieracium elongatifolium is a perennial herb with an erect stem, reaching heights of up to 60 cm. Its leaves are finely divided and its flowers are small and yellow.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-24919: Based on the initial data import
Peter Derek Sell (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Sell' in the authors string.