Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ecuadoriense
ID:
60847

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arv.-Touv. ex Peter

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. iv. 5 (1893) 387

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060176

Common Names

  • Ecuadorian Hawkweed
  • Hieracium Ecuadoriense
  • Ecuadorian Mouse-ear Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium ecuadoriense (also called Ecuador Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb of the family Asteraceae. It grows up to 1 m tall and has yellow flower heads. It is native to Ecuador, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and damp woods.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium ecuadoriense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium ecuadoriense has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a star-shaped seed head. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium ecuadoriense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide the roots into several sections. Replant the divisions in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Hieracium ecuadoriense

Hieracium ecuadoriense is native to Ecuador and can be found in moist, shady forests.

Hieracium ecuadoriense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium ecuadoriense?

Hieracium ecuadoriense

What is the common name of Hieracium ecuadoriense?

Ecuadorian Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium ecuadoriense?

It is found in moist to dry, open woods, grasslands, 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

Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.
Casimir Arvet-Touvet (1841-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arv.-Touv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:217071-1: Based on the initial data import