Status:
valid
Authors:
Zahn
Source:
gcc
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 4: 263 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087251
Common Names
- Hieracium litwinowianum
- Litwinow's Hieracium
- Hieracium
Description
Hieracium litwinowianum (also called Litwinow's hawkweed, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Europe. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and has a rosette of deeply lobed, dark green leaves. The flowers are yellow and appear in spring and summer. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium litwinowianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hieracium litwinowianum sub. sulphurelliforme Koslovsky & Zahn
Hieracium litwinowianum sub. gothicifrons Zahn
Hieracium litwinowianum sub. sulphurellum Koslovsky & Zahn
Hieracium litwinowianum sub. litwinowianum
Hieracium litwinowianum sub. ermaniense (Üksip) Greuter
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hieracium litwinowianum are small and yellow, with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium litwinowianum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed sown in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Hieracium litwinowianum
Hieracium litwinowianum is native to the Caucasus and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Hieracium litwinowianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium litwinowianum?
Hieracium litwinowianum
What are the common names of Hieracium litwinowianum?
Litwinow's Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium litwinowianum?
Mountain meadows and alpine pastures
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,