Status:
valid
Authors:
Ley
Source:
gcc
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 47: 10 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013532
Common Names
- Hieracium Decolor
- Pale Hawkweed
- Pale-flowered Hawkweed
Description
Hieracium decolor (also called 'Pale Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium decolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium decolor is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling has a rosette of leaves with a long taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium decolor is a perennial herb that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Hieracium decolor
Hieracium decolor is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Hieracium decolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium decolor?
Hieracium decolor
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium decolor?
Grassy meadows and open woodlands
What is the flowering season of Hieracium decolor?
Early spring to late 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,