Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
distendens
ID:
46522

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brenner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Meddeland. Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 31: 150 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045851

Common Names

  • Distendens Hawkweed
  • Distendens Hawkweed
  • Distendens Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium distendens (also called spreading hawkweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to Europe. It grows in dry, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and disturbed fields.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium distendens is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant and has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including respiratory and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium distendens has yellow-orange daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium distendens is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or by division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hieracium distendens

Hieracium distendens can be found in Europe, primarily in the Alps and Carpathian Mountains.

Hieracium distendens FAQ

What type of plant is Hieracium distendens?

Hieracium distendens is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.

Where does Hieracium distendens grow?

Hieracium distendens is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the average height of Hieracium distendens?

Hieracium distendens typically grows to a height of 0.3-1 m.

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,

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