Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subbritannicum
ID:
89516

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Hanb.) P.D.Sell & C.West

Source:
gcc

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 3: 233 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088845



Common Names

  • Hieracium Subbritannicum
  • Lesser Hawkweed
  • British Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium stenolepis subbritannicum F.Hanb. [unknown]

Description

Hieracium subbritannicum (also called 'Lesser Hawkweed', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and North America. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats, and has yellow flowers that bloom in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium subbritannicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It has also been used to treat digestive issues and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium subbritannicum is a small, yellow-green flower head with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium subbritannicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. To propagate by division, divide the plant in the spring or fall and replant the divisions in the same location or in a new location.

Where to Find Hieracium subbritannicum

Hieracium subbritannicum is native to Europe and can be found in the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.

Hieracium subbritannicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium subbritannicum?

Hieracium subbritannicum

What type of plant is Hieracium subbritannicum?

Hieracium subbritannicum is a perennial herb.

Where is Hieracium subbritannicum native to?

Hieracium subbritannicum is native to Europe.

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-4517: Based on the initial data import
Peter Derek Sell (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Sell' in the authors string.
Cyril West (1887-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.West' in the authors string.
Frederick Janson Hanbury (1851-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Hanb.' in the authors string.