Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Fedtsch. & Nevski
Source:
gcc
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 1: 207 (1933) (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000048249
Common Names
- Almaatense Hawkweed
- Almaatense Hieracium
- Almaatense Hawkweed
Description
Hieracium almaatense (also called Alma Ata Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, typically growing to a height of 10-50 cm. It is native to Central Asia, and is found in the grasslands and meadows of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. It prefers moist, sunny, and well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium almaatense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for animals. It has medicinal properties that can help treat skin infections and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium almaatense is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white midrib.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium almaatense is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate some drought. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall and the plants will emerge in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Once established, it is easy to care for and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Hieracium almaatense
Hieracium almaatense is native to Central Asia and can be found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
Hieracium almaatense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium almaatense?
Hieracium almaatense
What is the common name of Hieracium almaatense?
Almaatense hawkweed
What is the family of Hieracium almaatense?
Asteraceae
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,