Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
backhousei
ID:
81767

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Hanb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 27: 74 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081096

Common Names

  • Backhouse Hawkweed
  • Backhouse Mouse-Ear
  • Backhouse Devil's Paintbrush

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium nigrescens backhousei (F.Hanb.) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium backhousei (also called Backhouse's hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of up to 1 meter. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium backhousei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and lawns. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium backhousei is a small yellow daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium backhousei is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It requires regular watering and should be fertilized once a month during the growing season. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant compact and to encourage flowering.

Where to Find Hieracium backhousei

Hieracium backhousei is native to Europe. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Hieracium backhousei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium backhousei?

Hieracium backhousei

What is the common name of Hieracium backhousei?

Backhouse Hawkweed

What is the habitat of Hieracium backhousei?

It is found in dry, rocky soils in open areas

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,

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