Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anfractiforme
ID:
7092

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marshall

Source:
gcc

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 30: 183 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006421

Common Names

  • Hieracium anfractiforme
  • Wrinkled Hawkweed
  • Wrinkled Hieracium

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium subanfractum E.S.Marshall [unknown]
  • Hieracium caesium neomarshallianum Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium anfractiforme (also called Wavy Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a single stem with bright yellow flowers and can grow up to 30 cm in height. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is often found in open grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium anfractiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used to attract beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium anfractiforme is yellow and daisy-like with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium anfractiforme is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is drought tolerant. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to two years to reach maturity. Division can be done in early spring or fall and should be done every three to four years.

Where to Find Hieracium anfractiforme

Hieracium anfractiforme is native to the Alps and can be found in Austria, France, Italy, and Switzerland.

Hieracium anfractiforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium anfractiforme?

Hieracium anfractiforme

What type of plant is Hieracium anfractiforme?

Hieracium anfractiforme is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Hieracium anfractiforme found?

Hieracium anfractiforme is found in Europe and North Africa.

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-10619: Based on the initial data import
Humphry Marshall (1722-1801): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marshall' in the authors string.