Hieracium eriophorum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eriophorum
ID:
26105
Status:
valid
Authors:
St.-Amans
Source:
gcc
Year:
1809
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Philom. 3: 26, t. 2, f. 1. 1809
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025434
Common Names
- Hieracium Eriophorum
- Woolly Hawkweed
- Hawkweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hieracium eriophorum (also called Woolly Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with small, yellow flowers and woolly, grey-green leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in dry, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium eriophorum is used for its medicinal properties, as an ornamental plant, and for its essential oils.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hieracium eriophorum sub. lavernellei (Timb.-Lagr.) GreuterFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium eriophorum is a yellow-orange, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small rosette of basal leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hieracium eriophorum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It can be propagated by seed, but this is not recommended as it is slow to germinate and difficult to establish.
Where to Find Hieracium eriophorum
Hieracium eriophorum is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of France, Spain, and Portugal.
Hieracium eriophorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium eriophorum?
Hieracium eriophorum
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium eriophorum?
Mountain meadows and grasslands
What are the common uses of Hieracium eriophorum?
Medicinal and ornamental purposes
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-124569: Based on the initial data import
Jean Florimond Boudon de Saint-Amans (1748-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'St.-Amans' in the authors string.