Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
steffensenii
ID:
75999

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ósk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Vísindafj. Íslend. xxxi. (Descr. Hierac. Icel.)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075328



Common Names

  • Hieracium steffensenii
  • Steffensenii Hieracium
  • Steffensenii


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Description

Hieracium steffensenii (also called 'Steffensen's hawkweed', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, yellow flowers and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium steffensenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium steffensenii has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have light green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium steffensenii is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings from the stems in spring or early summer and place in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Hieracium steffensenii

Hieracium steffensenii is found in the mountains of Norway and Sweden.

Hieracium steffensenii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium steffensenii?

Hieracium steffensenii is native to Europe.

What type of soil does Hieracium steffensenii prefer?

Hieracium steffensenii prefers well-drained, loamy soils.

What type of climate does Hieracium steffensenii prefer?

Hieracium steffensenii prefers cool, moist climates.

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,

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