Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wolffii
ID:
39796

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zahn

Source:
gcc

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 24: 382 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039125

Common Names

  • Hieracium wolffii
  • Wolff's Hawkweed
  • Wolff's Hawkbit

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Description

Hieracium wolffii (also called Wolf's hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium wolffii is used as a natural remedy for digestive issues, skin infections, and wounds. It is also used to treat headaches, fever, and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium wolffii is a yellow-green color and has a daisy-like form. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium wolffii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Hieracium wolffii

Hieracium wolffii is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Hieracium wolffii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium wolffii?

Hieracium wolffii

What are the common names of Hieracium wolffii?

Wolff's Hawkweed

Where is Hieracium wolffii 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,

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