Hieracium lintonii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lintonii
ID:
50736
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ley
Source:
gcc
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 47: 16 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050065
Common Names
- Linton's Hieracium
- Linton's Hawkweed
- Linton's False Dandelion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hieracium lintonii (also called Linton's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands, meadows and other disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium lintonii is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium lintonii is a yellow-green disc floret, with a white pappus. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf.
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Hieracium lintonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will need regular watering during the summer months. It can be propagated from seed, but it is best to sow the seeds in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sunny location and should be kept moist until germination occurs. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny location.
Where to Find Hieracium lintonii
Hieracium lintonii is native to North America and can be found in the wild in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Hieracium lintonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium lintonii?
Hieracium lintonii
What is the common name of Hieracium lintonii?
Linton's Hawkweed
What type of plant is Hieracium lintonii?
Perennial herb
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-148598: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Ley (1842-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ley' in the authors string.