Status:
valid
Authors:
Hyl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal. vii. n.° 1, 258 (1943).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085084
Common Names
- Hawkweed
- Devil's Paintbrush
- King Devil
Description
Hieracium ptilophorum (also called Featherleaf Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has a basal rosette of leaves. Its leaves are lanceolate and have dentate margins. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium ptilophorum is an herb that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known for its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieracium ptilophorum has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium ptilophorum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in late summer or early autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in late spring or early summer. Once established, Hieracium ptilophorum requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought and frost.
Where to Find Hieracium ptilophorum
Hieracium ptilophorum can be found in the Alps, the Carpathians, and the Pyrenees.
Hieracium ptilophorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium ptilophorum?
Hieracium ptilophorum
What is the common name of Hieracium ptilophorum?
Featherleaf Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium ptilophorum?
Dry, rocky slopes in the Andes Mountains
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,