Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maculiferum
ID:
20046

Status:
valid

Authors:
Norrl. ex Johanss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 21A(15): 75 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019375

Common Names

  • Spotted Hawkweed
  • Hieracium maculiferum
  • Maculate Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium maculiferum (also called Spotted Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe, and is found in grassy meadows and rocky slopes. It has yellow flowers, and its leaves are lanceolate and toothed.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium maculiferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source for wildlife, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium maculiferum is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium maculiferum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of salt spray. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Hieracium maculiferum

Hieracium maculiferum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Hieracium maculiferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium maculiferum?

Hieracium maculiferum

What type of plant is Hieracium maculiferum?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium maculiferum?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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

Karl Johansson (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Johanss.' in the authors string.
Johan Petter Norrlin (1842-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Norrl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:219755-1: Based on the initial data import