Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
variifolium
ID:
129797

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.D.Sell & C.West

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 6: 311 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129126

Common Names

  • Variegated Hawkweed
  • Variegated Mouse-ear
  • Variegated King-devil

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Description

Hieracium variifolium (also called Variable-leaved hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium variifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It can also be used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium variifolium has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a round, hairy leaf shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium variifolium is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Hieracium variifolium

Hieracium variifolium is native to the Alps in Europe.

Hieracium variifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium variifolium?

Hieracium variifolium

What type of plant is Hieracium variifolium?

A flowering plant

Where is Hieracium variifolium found?

It is found in 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-90070: 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.