Status:
valid
Authors:
Arv.-Touv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Hieracium Alp. Franç. : 60 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078476
Common Names
- Jordan's Hawkweed
- Jordan's Hieracium
- Jordan's Mouse-Ear
Description
Hieracium jordanii (also called Jordan's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, branched stem with yellow flowers. It grows in open, disturbed sites, such as roadsides, fields, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium jordanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hieracium jordanii sub. lacistum (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn
Hieracium jordanii sub. jordanii
Hieracium jordanii sub. pseudotomentosum (Nägeli & Peter) Zahn
Hieracium jordanii sub. eriosphaera (Nägeli & Peter) Greuter
Hieracium jordanii sub. yvesianum (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieracium jordanii has yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium jordanii is a perennial plant that is best grown from seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in spring and the plants will flower in late summer. Propagation can also be done by division in spring.
Where to Find Hieracium jordanii
Hieracium jordanii can be found in the Middle East, including Egypt, Israel, and Jordan.
Hieracium jordanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium jordanii?
Hieracium jordanii
What type of plant is Hieracium jordanii?
Herb
What are the uses of Hieracium jordanii?
It is used as a medicinal herb for treating fever, cough, and skin diseases
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,