Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phaeochristum
ID:
69454

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zahn

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. Compos.-Hierac. 1074 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068783



Common Names

  • Phaeochristum Hawkweed
  • Phaeochristum Hieracium
  • Phaeochristum Mouse-ear


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Description

Hieracium phaeochristum (also called 'Yellow Hawkweed', among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with yellow flowers and hairy leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium phaeochristum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium phaeochristum has small, yellow flowers with a flat-topped cluster of small flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium phaeochristum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed outdoors.

Where to Find Hieracium phaeochristum

Hieracium phaeochristum is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in the wild on the islands of La Palma and Tenerife.

Hieracium phaeochristum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium phaeochristum?

Hieracium phaeochristum

What is the common name of Hieracium phaeochristum?

Dark-haired Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium phaeochristum?

Hieracium phaeochristum is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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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