Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pentaploideum
ID:
24322

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.D.Sell & D.J.Tennant

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Fl. Gr. Brit. Ireland 4: 536 (293-294) (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023651



Common Names

  • Five-Fold Hawkweed
  • Pentaploid Hawkweed
  • Five-Fold Hieracium


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Description

Hieracium pentaploideum (also called Pentaploid Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows up to 30 cm tall. It has yellow flowers and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium pentaploideum is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-fungal properties, and is used to treat skin conditions, digestive problems, and respiratory infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium pentaploideum has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have thin, long leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium pentaploideum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It requires regular watering during the growing season and should be fertilized once a year.

Where to Find Hieracium pentaploideum

Hieracium pentaploideum is native to the mountains of central and eastern Europe. It can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Hieracium pentaploideum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium pentaploideum?

Hieracium pentaploideum

What is the common name of Hieracium pentaploideum?

Pentaploideum Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium pentaploideum?

Mountainous regions of Central Europe

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-122850: Based on the initial data import
Peter Derek Sell (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Sell' in the authors string.
D.J. Tennant (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Tennant' in the authors string.