Status:
valid
Authors:
Elfstr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bot. Utflygter 1890: 47. ; et Hier. Alp, Mittl. Skand. (1893) 45.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030536
Common Names
- Hieracium curvatum
- Curved Hawkweed
- Curved-leaved Hawkweed
Description
Hieracium curvatum (also called Curved Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium curvatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various health conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium curvatum is a yellow-orange, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium curvatum can be propagated by seed or by division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division of clumps should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be grown in full sun in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hieracium curvatum
Hieracium curvatum is found in the mountains of Central and Southern Europe, including the Alps, the Pyrenees, and the Carpathians.
Hieracium curvatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium curvatum?
Hieracium curvatum
What is the common name of Hieracium curvatum?
Curved hawkweed
What is the habitat of Hieracium curvatum?
Grassy areas, such as meadows and pastures
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,