Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pichinchae
ID:
84797

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zahn

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 280: 1140 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084126



Common Names

  • Hieracium pichinchae
  • Pichinchae
  • Hieracium


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Description

Hieracium pichinchae (also called Pichincha Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb, native to South America. It grows up to 40 cm tall and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium pichinchae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea, which is believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium pichinchae is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium pichinchae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It needs to be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Hieracium pichinchae

Hieracium pichinchae is native to South America. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as the edges of forests and streams. It can also be found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Hieracium pichinchae FAQ

What is the common name of Hieracium pichinchae?

Pichincha Hawkweed

What type of soil does Hieracium pichinchae prefer?

Well-drained soil

What is the optimal temperature range for Hieracium pichinchae?

45-75°F

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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