Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kennethii
ID:
74461

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.D.Sell & D.J.Tennant

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 20(4): 355 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073790

Common Names

  • Hieracium kennethii
  • Kenneth's Hawkweed
  • Alpine Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium kennethii (also called 'Kenneth's Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the alpine regions of Europe. It has a simple stem with leaves that are deeply divided into narrow lobes. It grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides, and can reach heights of up to 30 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium kennethii is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium kennethii is yellow and has a single head. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with yellow-green leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium kennethii is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F).

Where to Find Hieracium kennethii

Hieracium kennethii is native to the mountains of central Europe. It can be found in rocky meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Hieracium kennethii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium kennethii?

Hieracium kennethii

What is the common name of Hieracium kennethii?

Kenneth's Hawkweed

What type of plant is Hieracium kennethii?

Perennial herbaceous flowering plant

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-30537: Based on the initial data import
Peter Derek Sell (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Sell' in the authors string.
D.J. Tennant (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Tennant' in the authors string.