Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
70081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scheele ex Willk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Hispan. 2: 262 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069410



Common Names

  • Purple Hawkweed
  • Purple Hieracium
  • Hieracium


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium tephrocerinthe tephrocerinthe [unknown]

Description

Hieracium purpurascens (also called Purple Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 60 cm tall. It has oblong leaves and yellow flowers with a single row of petals. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and pain.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium purpurascens sub. purpurascens
Hieracium purpurascens sub. lloydianum (Arv.-Touv.) Greuter

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium purpurascens has yellow flowers with a diameter of 5-7mm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium purpurascens is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections. Plant the divisions in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can also be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in early spring or late fall in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. The seedlings should emerge in about two weeks.

Where to Find Hieracium purpurascens

Hieracium purpurascens can be found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate parts of Asia.

Hieracium purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium purpurascens?

Hieracium purpurascens

What is the common name of Hieracium purpurascens?

Purple Hawkweed

What is the family of Hieracium purpurascens?

Asteraceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-26232: Based on the initial data import
George Heinrich Adolf Scheele (1808-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scheele' in the authors string.
Heinrich Moritz Willkomm (1821-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willk.' in the authors string.