Status:
valid
Authors:
Wiinst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. v. n.° 1, 11 (1926).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028536
Common Names
- Hieracium eustictiforme
- Eustictiforme Hawkweed
- Eustictiforme Mouse-ear
Description
Hieracium eustictiforme (also called 'Stiff Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium eustictiforme is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. Its leaves are used to treat stomachaches and headaches, and its flowers are used to treat fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium eustictiforme is yellow, with a white center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium eustictiforme can be propagated by division of the root clumps in the spring. Cultivation is best in a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. Deadhead faded flowers to prolong flowering.
Where to Find Hieracium eustictiforme
Hieracium eustictiforme can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.
Hieracium eustictiforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium eustictiforme?
Hieracium eustictiforme
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium eustictiforme?
Mountain meadows and grasslands
What is the average height of Hieracium eustictiforme?
10-30 cm
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,