Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paraguayense
ID:
30664

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arv.-Touv. ex Peter

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. iv. 5 (1893) 386

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029993

Common Names

  • Hieracium paraguayense
  • Hieracium
  • Paraguayense

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium paraguense Baker [unknown]
  • Hieracium ignatianum paraguense (Baker) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium paraguayense glabrescens Zahn [valid]

Description

Hieracium paraguayense (also called Paraguayan hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium paraguayense is a species of plant native to South America. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces small white flowers and has attractive foliage. It is also used in landscaping, as it can be used as a hedge or a windbreak. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium paraguayense has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head. The seeds are small, brown, and slightly oval shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oblong-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium paraguayense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Hieracium paraguayense

Hieracium paraguayense is native to South America and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Hieracium paraguayense FAQ

What is the growth rate of Hieracium paraguayense?

Hieracium paraguayense is a fast-growing plant, typically reaching heights of 6-8 feet in 3-4 years.

What is the ideal soil type for Hieracium paraguayense?

Hieracium paraguayense prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.

What is the best climate for Hieracium paraguayense?

Hieracium paraguayense is best suited for climates with warm winters and hot summers.

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

Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.
Casimir Arvet-Touvet (1841-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arv.-Touv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:220924-1: Based on the initial data import