Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mattfeldianum
ID:
75333

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zahn

Source:
gcc

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 24: 383 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074662



Common Names

  • Mattfeld's Hawkweed
  • Mattfeld Hawkweed
  • Mattfeld's Hieracium


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Description

Hieracium mattfeldianum (also called Mattfeld's hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a thick, woody stem and its leaves are deeply lobed and covered in white hairs. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium mattfeldianum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium mattfeldianum sub. mattfeldianum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium mattfeldianum is a yellow daisy-like head, with many florets. The seeds are small, light brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium mattfeldianum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently to avoid root rot.

Where to Find Hieracium mattfeldianum

Hieracium mattfeldianum can be found in the United States and Canada.

Hieracium mattfeldianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium mattfeldianum?

Hieracium mattfeldianum

What is the common name of Hieracium mattfeldianum?

Mattfeld's Hawkweed

Where is Hieracium mattfeldianum native to?

Eastern Mediterranean

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-3138: Based on the initial data import
Karl Hermann Zahn (1865-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zahn' in the authors string.