Status:
valid
Authors:
Johanss. & Sam.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Dalarn. Hierac. Silvat. 19 (1923). (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119417
Common Names
- Hawkweed
- Field Hawkweed
- Compitale Hawkweed
Description
Hieracium compitale (also called Field Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a flower head. It grows in dry, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium compitale is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium compitale is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single set of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium compitale is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in spring and keep the soil moist until germination. For division, divide the plant in early spring or fall. When propagating by cuttings, take cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in moist soil.
Where to Find Hieracium compitale
Hieracium compitale is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.
Hieracium compitale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium compitale?
Hieracium compitale
What is the common name of Hieracium compitale?
Compitale Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium compitale?
Mountainous regions of Europe
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,