Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lusitanicum
ID:
123006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arv.-Touv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 5: 731 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122335



Common Names

  • Hieracium lusitanicum
  • Lusitanicum Hieracium
  • Hieracium Lusitanicum


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium bicolor lusitanicum (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium bourgaei lusitanicum (Arv.-Touv.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Hieracium litardierei Arv.-Touv. [unknown]

Description

Hieracium lusitanicum (also called Portuguese Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Portugal. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium lusitanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium lusitanicum is a small yellow-green flower head, with a few yellow disc florets. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few short hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium lusitanicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to a year to become established.

Where to Find Hieracium lusitanicum

Hieracium lusitanicum is native to Portugal and can be found in rocky areas.

Hieracium lusitanicum FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Hieracium lusitanicum?

Hieracium lusitanicum is a perennial herb that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

How often should I water Hieracium lusitanicum?

Hieracium lusitanicum should be watered regularly, but not too often. It prefers moist soil, but should not be allowed to become soggy.

How do I propagate Hieracium lusitanicum?

Hieracium lusitanicum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division can be done in spring or autumn.

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-8351: Based on the initial data import
Casimir Arvet-Touvet (1841-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arv.-Touv.' in the authors string.