Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Hanb.) F.Hanb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 1: 553 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028574
Common Names
- Griffith's Hawkweed
- Griffith's Hawkbit
- Griffith's Mouse-ear
Synonyms
- Hieracium clovense griffithii F.Hanb. [unknown]
Description
Hieracium griffithii (also called Griffith's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the Himalayas and is commonly found in open woodlands and grasslands. Its leaves are linear to oblanceolate, and its flowers are yellow and daisy-like.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium griffithii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a natural mulch and for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium griffithii is a small yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem and a single set of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium griffithii is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Hieracium griffithii
Hieracium griffithii is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Hieracium griffithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium griffithii?
Hieracium griffithii
What is the common name of Hieracium griffithii?
Griffith's hawkweed
Where is Hieracium griffithii found?
It is found in the Himalayas
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,