Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
difficile
ID:
47423

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.D.Sell & C.West

Source:
gcc

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 6: 91 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046752

Common Names

  • Hieracium difficile
  • Difficult Hawkweed
  • Difficult Hieracium

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Description

Hieracium difficile (also called difficult hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a single stem that grows up to 0.5 m tall, and is covered in spines and white hairs. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium difficile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium difficile is a yellow-orange color. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium difficile is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in early spring. Division of the rootstock can also be done in the spring.

Where to Find Hieracium difficile

Hieracium difficile can be found in the mountains of Europe, including the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians.

Hieracium difficile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium difficile?

Hieracium difficile

What is the family of Hieracium difficile?

Asteraceae

What is the distribution of Hieracium difficile?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-145208: Based on the initial data import
Peter Derek Sell (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Sell' in the authors string.
Cyril West (1887-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.West' in the authors string.