Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Herb. Hierac. Scandinav. Cent. V. 24 (1893); Johansson in Ar
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095080
Common Names
- Festive Hawkweed
- King Devil
- Mouse-ear Hawkweed
Description
Hieracium festivum (also called Smooth Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium festivum is a medicinal plant that is used to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used in herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium festivum is a yellow, daisy-like bloom with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium festivum is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It is a low-growing plant, growing to a height of about 30 cm. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist. Division of the rootstock can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Hieracium festivum
Hieracium festivum is native to Europe and can be found in open, sunny areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides. It prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Hieracium festivum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium festivum?
Hieracium festivum
What is the common name of Hieracium festivum?
Festive hawkweed
What type of plant is Hieracium festivum?
Perennial herb
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,