Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maesticolor
ID:
68842

Status:
valid

Authors:
Johanss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 21A(15): 28 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068171

Common Names

  • Majestic Hawkweed
  • Hieracium maesticolor
  • Majestic Hawkbit

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium moestum Johanzson [unknown]

Description

Hieracium maesticolor (also called Meadow Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant species in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium maesticolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal herb for treating skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium maesticolor is yellow with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small achene with a white pappus. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium maesticolor is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or fall, as they need a period of cold stratification to germinate. Once established, it is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Hieracium maesticolor

Hieracium maesticolor can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Hieracium maesticolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium maesticolor?

Hieracium maesticolor

What type of plant is Hieracium maesticolor?

Perennial herb

Where does Hieracium maesticolor grow?

Europe

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,

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