Status:
valid
Authors:
Ósk.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Vísindafj. Íslend. xxxi. (Descr. Hierac. Icel.)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120142
Common Names
- Gilense Hawkweed
- Hieracium
- Hawkweed
Description
Hieracium gilense (also called Gil's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and dark green, ovate leaves. It is found in grassy areas, such as meadows, pastures, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium gilense is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known for its attractive yellow flowers and its ability to attract pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium gilense is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium gilense is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Hieracium gilense
Hieracium gilense is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Hieracium gilense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium gilense?
Hieracium gilense
What is the family of Hieracium gilense?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Hieracium gilense?
Dry grasslands, stony slopes, and rocky outcrops
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,