Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
askii
ID:
116048

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Tyler

Source:
gcc

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 44(3): 207 (-209; figs. 3-4) (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115377

Common Names

  • Cyathea axillaris
  • Axillaris Cyathea
  • Axillaris Tree Fern

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Description

Hieracium askii (also called Ask's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has small, purple flowers and narrow, gray-green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium askii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium askii is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium askii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Where to Find Hieracium askii

Hieracium askii can be found in the mountains of northern Europe, from Norway to the Alps.

Hieracium askii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium askii?

Hieracium askii

What is the common name of Hieracium askii?

Aski's hawkweed

What is the flowering period of Hieracium askii?

Summer

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-76831: Based on the initial data import
Torbjörn Tyler (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Tyler' in the authors string.