Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
porrectum
ID:
114574

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Symb. Hist. Hierac. : 106 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113903



Common Names

  • Hieracium porrectum
  • Prickly Hawkweed
  • Prickly Hieracium


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium valdepilosum macroporrectum (Romieux & Zahn) Greuter [valid]

Description

Hieracium porrectum (also called Porrect Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and a stem that can grow up to 0.5 m tall. It has yellow flowers that bloom from June to August. It prefers dry, sunny places, and can be found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky places.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium porrectum is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, such as indigestion and nausea.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium porrectum sub. macroporrectum Romieux & Zahn
Hieracium porrectum sub. ctenodontopsis Wilczek & Zahn
Hieracium porrectum sub. porrectum
Hieracium porrectum sub. elongatiforme (Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium porrectum sub. subelongatum (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn
Hieracium porrectum sub. alfenzinum (Evers) Zahn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium porrectum is a bright yellow, daisy-like bloom with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium porrectum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best to divide the plant in early spring or late fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in early spring. The seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and lightly covered. Keep the soil moist and the seedlings should emerge in about two weeks.

Where to Find Hieracium porrectum

Hieracium porrectum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Hieracium porrectum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium porrectum?

Hieracium porrectum

What is the common name of Hieracium porrectum?

Prickly Hawkweed

What is the habitat of Hieracium porrectum?

Dry, rocky slopes

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