Status:
valid
Authors:
Zahn
Source:
gcc
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
in Mitt. Bad. Bot. Ver. 1899 ; et in Koch, Syn. Deutsch. Schweiz. Fl. ed. 3, 1927 (1901).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000066711
Common Names
- Hieracium racemosiforme
- Racemose Hawkweed
- Racemose Mouse-ear
Description
Hieracium racemosiforme (also called Racemose Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers. It grows in rocky areas, meadows, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium racemosiforme is used as an ornamental plant, and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium racemosiforme is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium racemosiforme is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Hieracium racemosiforme
Hieracium racemosiforme is native to Europe and North Africa. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Hieracium racemosiforme FAQ
What are the ideal growing conditions for Hieracium racemosiforme?
Hieracium racemosiforme prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C.
What is the best way to propagate Hieracium racemosiforme?
Hieracium racemosiforme can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and divisions can be done in spring or early summer.
How often should Hieracium racemosiforme be watered?
Hieracium racemosiforme should be watered regularly during the growing season, but should not be overwatered. During the winter, it should only be watered if the soil is dry.
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,