Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spenceanum
ID:
106602

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Scott & R.C.Palmer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 20(3): 282 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000105931



Common Names

  • Spencean Hawkweed
  • Hieracium Spenceanum
  • Orange Hawkweed


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Description

Hieracium spenceanum (also called 'Spence's Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and scrublands. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium spenceanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also known for its medicinal properties, including its ability to treat digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium spenceanum is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium spenceanum can be cultivated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Hieracium spenceanum

Hieracium spenceanum is native to the western United States and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Hieracium spenceanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium spenceanum?

Hieracium spenceanum

What is the common name of Hieracium spenceanum?

Spence's Hawkweed

What type of plant is Hieracium spenceanum?

A flowering plant

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-6398: Based on the initial data import
Richard Charles Palmer (1935-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Palmer' in the authors string.
Walter Scott: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Scott' in the authors string.