Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
personatum
ID:
78812

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Epicr. Gen. Hierac. 45. 1862

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078141



Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed
  • Rough Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium nigrescens personatum (Fr.) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium personatum (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a hairy stem and leaves that are deeply lobed. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium personatum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium personatum is an herbaceous perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil, and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, and division should be done in early spring.

Where to Find Hieracium personatum

Hieracium personatum is native to Europe and can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.

Hieracium personatum FAQ

What is the growth habit of Hieracium personatum?

Hieracium personatum is an annual or biennial plant with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.

What is the optimal soil type for Hieracium personatum?

Hieracium personatum prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils with a pH of 6.5 to 8.0.

What are the common uses of Hieracium personatum?

Hieracium personatum is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

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,

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