Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macdonaldii
ID:
22244

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beaman & B.L.Turner

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 29: 51 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021573

Common Names

  • MacDonald's Hawkweed
  • MacDonald's Mouse-Ear
  • MacDonald's Hawkbit

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium macdonaldii macdonaldii [unknown]

Description

Hieracium macdonaldii (also called MacDonald's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and can grow up to 30 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium macdonaldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and astringent properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium macdonaldii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are green and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium macdonaldii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Hieracium macdonaldii

Hieracium macdonaldii is native to Scotland and can be found in the northern and western parts of the country.

Hieracium macdonaldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium macdonaldii?

Hieracium macdonaldii

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium macdonaldii?

It is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides in Europe and North America

What is the flower color of Hieracium macdonaldii?

The flower color is yellow

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-120860: Based on the initial data import
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
John Homer Beaman (1929-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beaman' in the authors string.