Status:
valid
Authors:
Omang
Source:
gcc
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Nyt Mag. Naturvidensk. xliii. 288 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026280
Common Names
- Hieracium stereophyton
- Thick-leaved Hawkweed
- Thick-leaved Hawkweed Plant
Description
Hieracium stereophyton (also called Stiff Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures. It has hairy, grey-green leaves and yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium stereophyton, commonly known as flat-leaved hawkweed, is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieracium stereophyton has small, yellow flowers with a single row of ray florets. Its seeds are small, dark brown and slightly curved. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium stereophyton is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame or in the garden in the fall. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided every few years to keep it healthy and vigorous.
Where to Find Hieracium stereophyton
Hieracium stereophyton is found in the western Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal at elevations of 3,000-4,000 m.
Hieracium stereophyton FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium stereophyton?
Hieracium stereophyton
What is the common name of Hieracium stereophyton?
Dense-leaved hawkweed
Where is Hieracium stereophyton native to?
Europe and North Africa
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,