Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hortense
ID:
64099

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hyl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal. vii. n.° 1, 144 (1943).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063428

Common Names

  • Hieracium hortense
  • Hortense Hieracium
  • Garden Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium hortense (also called 'Garden Hawkweed' and 'Garden Hawkbit', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, and is found in grasslands, meadows and rocky places. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium hortense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as digestive problems and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium hortense is a yellow-orange disc floret with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white tuft of bristles. The seedlings are small, round, and green with a white tuft of bristles.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium hortense is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Hieracium hortense

Hieracium hortense can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Hieracium hortense FAQ

What are the common names of Hieracium hortense?

Common names of Hieracium hortense include garden hawkweed and garden mouse-ear hawkweed.

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium hortense?

Hieracium hortense is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

What are the medicinal uses of Hieracium hortense?

Hieracium hortense has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and sedative properties.

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-20396: Based on the initial data import
Nils Hylander (1904-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hyl.' in the authors string.