Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flocculosum
ID:
25644

Status:
valid

Authors:
Backh.f.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Monog. Hierac. 60. 1856 [Feb-Jul 1856]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024973

Common Names

  • Hieracium Flocculosum
  • Woolly Hawkweed
  • Woolly Hawk-weed

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium flocculosum flocculosum [unknown]
  • Hieracium olivaceum flocculosum (Backh.f.) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium flocculosum (also called Floccose Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with white flowers and yellow centers. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium flocculosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium flocculosum is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium flocculosum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil. The plant can be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Hieracium flocculosum

Hieracium flocculosum is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky areas, and open woodlands.

Hieracium flocculosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium flocculosum?

Hieracium flocculosum

What is the common name of Hieracium flocculosum?

Woolly Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium flocculosum?

It is native to Europe and North Africa

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-124124: Based on the initial data import
James Backhouse (1825-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backh.f.' in the authors string.