Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1(6): 298 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084549
Common Names
- White-flowered Hawkweed
- White Hawkweed
- Alpine Hawkweed
Description
Hieracium albiflorum (also called White Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It typically grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium albiflorum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium albiflorum is a white, daisy-like flower head. The seeds are small, black, and have a white pappus. The seedlings are thin and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium albiflorum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For division, dig up the plant and divide the roots into sections. Replant each section in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hieracium albiflorum
Hieracium albiflorum is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and grassy areas.
Hieracium albiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium albiflorum?
Hieracium albiflorum
What is the family of Hieracium albiflorum?
Asteraceae
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium albiflorum?
Mountainous areas of Central 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,