Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
poecilostictum
ID:
26088

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Hier. exsicc. Fasc. 4: n. 50. 1891

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025417



Common Names

  • Hieracium poecilostictum
  • Variegated Hawkweed
  • Variegated Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium rohacsense poecilostictum (Dahlst.) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium poecilostictum (also called Spotted Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium poecilostictum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food source and for making dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium poecilostictum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small and thin with a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium poecilostictum is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C. It is best to divide it in late winter or early spring.

Where to Find Hieracium poecilostictum

Hieracium poecilostictum is native to Europe and can be found in Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland.

Hieracium poecilostictum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium poecilostictum?

Hieracium poecilostictum

What is the common name of Hieracium poecilostictum?

Variegated Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium poecilostictum?

Grassy meadows and open woods

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