Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. iii. n.° 10, 60 (1904).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128635
Common Names
- Elegantiforme Hieracium
- Elegantiforme Hawkweed
- Elegantiforme Mouse-Ear Hawkweed
Description
Hieracium elegantiforme (also called 'Elegant Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands, scrub and open woodland. It has yellow ray florets surrounding yellow disc florets, and grows to a height of up to 30 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium elegantiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for medicinal purposes to treat gastrointestinal and respiratory disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieracium elegantiforme has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium elegantiforme is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to reach maturity.
Where to Find Hieracium elegantiforme
Hieracium elegantiforme is native to Europe. It can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of 0-2,000 meters.
Hieracium elegantiforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium elegantiforme?
Hieracium elegantiforme
What is the family of Hieracium elegantiforme?
Asteraceae
Where is Hieracium elegantiforme found?
It is found in the western Himalayas
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,