Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dilectum
ID:
121513

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.D.Sell & C.West

Source:
gcc

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 6: 97 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120842

Common Names

  • Hieracium dilectum
  • Loved Hawkweed
  • Favored Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium dilectum (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, growing up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and steppes. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium dilectum is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium dilectum has yellow flower heads and small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium dilectum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. The seed should be sown in early spring or late autumn and the seedlings should be thinned to allow for adequate spacing.

Where to Find Hieracium dilectum

Hieracium dilectum is found in the temperate regions of Europe and North America.

Hieracium dilectum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium dilectum?

Hieracium dilectum

What are the common names of Hieracium dilectum?

Hawkweed and Mouse-ear Hawkweed

What is the habitat of Hieracium dilectum?

It is found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-82081: 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.