Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petrocharis
ID:
40264

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.F.Linton) W.R.Linton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Acc. Brit. Hierac. 51. 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039593

Common Names

  • Petrocharis Hawkweed
  • Petrocharis Hieracium
  • Petrocharis Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium caesium petrocharis (E.F.Linton) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium petrocharis (also called Petrocharis Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium petrocharis is used for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat digestive problems, skin ailments, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hieracium petrocharis are small and white with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are pale green and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium petrocharis is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hieracium petrocharis

Hieracium petrocharis can be found in Europe, including in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Hieracium petrocharis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium petrocharis?

Hieracium petrocharis

What is the common name of Hieracium petrocharis?

Petrocharis hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium petrocharis?

It is found in the mountains of Europe and North America

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-138298: Based on the initial data import
William Richardson Linton (1850-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Linton' in the authors string.
Edward Francis Linton (1848-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.F.Linton' in the authors string.