Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dissimile
ID:
24404

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindeb. ex Elfstr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Hier. Alp. Mittl. Skand. 60. 1893

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023733

Common Names

  • Hieracium dissimile
  • Dissimilar Hawkweed
  • Dissimilar Mouse-Ear Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium dissimile dissimile [unknown]

Description

Hieracium dissimile (also called Dissimilar Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands. It is characterized by its long, narrow leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in rocky, dry and sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium dissimile is used as a medicinal plant and is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium dissimile is yellow with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium dissimile is a perennial plant that is grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned out to allow for adequate space between plants.

Where to Find Hieracium dissimile

Hieracium dissimile can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Hieracium dissimile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium dissimile?

Hieracium dissimile

What is the common name of Hieracium dissimile?

Dissimile hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium dissimile?

Mountain meadows and rocky slopes

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

Marten Elfstrand (1859-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elfstr.' in the authors string.
Carl Johan Lindeberg (1815-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindeb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:216942-1: Based on the initial data import