Status:
valid
Authors:
P.D.Sell & C.West
Source:
gcc
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Watsonia 6: 306 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073603
Common Names
- Hastate Hawkweed
- Hastate Mouse-ear
- Hastate King-devil
Description
Hieracium hastiforme (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and North America. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium hastiforme is a popular ornamental plant with bright yellow flowers. It is often used in gardens and flower beds to add a splash of colour. The plant is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium hastiforme is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium hastiforme is a perennial plant native to Europe and western Asia. It is typically found in dry grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-5 plants and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hieracium hastiforme
Hieracium hastiforme is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Hieracium hastiforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium hastiforme?
Hieracium hastiforme
What is the common name of Hieracium hastiforme?
Hastate Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium hastiforme?
Hieracium hastiforme is found in dry, rocky places, such as mountain slopes, meadows, and roadsides.
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,