Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ornatissimum
ID:
63940

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Herb. Hierac. Scandinav. Cent. XVII. 30 (1904); Johansson in

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063269

Common Names

  • Ornate Hawkweed
  • Hieracium ornatissimum
  • Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium ornatissimum (also called ornate hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It grows to a height of 30 centimeters and has oblong leaves with a white underside. It is found in open, grassy habitats at elevations of up to 2,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium ornatissimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium ornatissimum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium ornatissimum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Hieracium ornatissimum

Hieracium ornatissimum is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures in Europe and North Africa.

Hieracium ornatissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium ornatissimum?

Hieracium ornatissimum

What is the family of Hieracium ornatissimum?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Hieracium ornatissimum?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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,