Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusillifolium
ID:
132275

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.D.Sell

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Fl. Gr. Brit. Ireland 4: 543 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131604

Common Names

  • Pusillifolium Hawkweed
  • Small-leaved Hawkweed
  • Hieracium Pusillifolium

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Description

Hieracium pusillifolium (also called Dwarf Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in humid and wet forests. It has yellow flowers, and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium pusillifolium is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium pusillifolium has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium pusillifolium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Hieracium pusillifolium

Hieracium pusillifolium can be found in the Alps, Carpathians, and other mountain ranges in Europe.

Hieracium pusillifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium pusillifolium?

Hieracium pusillifolium

What is the common name of Hieracium pusillifolium?

Small-leaved hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium pusillifolium?

Hieracium pusillifolium is found in rocky and grassy areas of the British Isles

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-92470: Based on the initial data import
Peter Derek Sell (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Sell' in the authors string.