Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
avae
ID:
18883

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst. ex Johanzson

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. xxix. n.° 1. 103 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018212

Common Names

  • Avae's Hawkweed
  • Hieracium avae
  • Avae's Hieracium

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Description

Hieracium avae (also called 'Alpine Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has a hairy stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium avae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium avae flowers are yellow and have a single head. The seeds are small, black and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium avae is a perennial plant native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or fall. It is best to start the seeds indoors and then transplant them outdoors when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 18 inches apart.

Where to Find Hieracium avae

Hieracium avae can be found in Europe, including parts of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

Hieracium avae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium avae?

Hieracium avae

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium avae?

Hieracium avae is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

What are the common names of Hieracium avae?

Common names for Hieracium avae include hawkweed, hawkweed, and hawkweed.

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,