Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polysteganum
ID:
18028

Status:
valid

Authors:
Omang

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bergens Mus. Årbog (Årbok) 1921-1922(7): 204 (1923). (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017357



Common Names

  • Hieracium polysteganum
  • Many-spiked Hawkweed
  • Polysteganum Hawkweed


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Description

Hieracium polysteganum (also called many-stalked hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows to a height of 10-30 cm. Its flowers are yellow and daisy-like. It grows in moist, grassy meadows and is found in alpine and subalpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium polysteganum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It has a long blooming period and can be used to attract bees and butterflies to the garden. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin conditions and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium polysteganum has small, yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium polysteganum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can tolerate some shade and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring.

Where to Find Hieracium polysteganum

Hieracium polysteganum is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Hieracium polysteganum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium polysteganum?

Hieracium polysteganum

What are the common names of Hieracium polysteganum?

Mountain Hawkweed, Alpine Hawkweed

What is the native range of Hieracium polysteganum?

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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