Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
variable
ID:
33145

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lonnr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Öfvers. Kongl. Vetensk.-Akad. Förh. xxxix. n.° 4, 73 (1882), in o

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032474



Common Names

  • Variable Hawkweed
  • Variable Hawk-weed
  • Variable Hawk-weed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium galbanifolium Dahlst. [unknown]

Description

Hieracium variable (also called Variable Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium variable is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium variable is yellow, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, light brown achene. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like structure.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium variable is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or early summer. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Hieracium variable

Hieracium variable is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and woodlands.

Hieracium variable FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium variable?

Hieracium variable

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium variable?

Hieracium variable is native to Europe and North Africa.

What are the uses of Hieracium variable?

Hieracium variable is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

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,