Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obatrescens
ID:
10396

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. xxvi. n.° 3, 239 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009725

Common Names

  • Hieracium obatrescens
  • Hieracium
  • Obatrescens

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium laevigatum obatrescens (Dahlst.) Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium pullatum Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Hieracium rigidum obatrescens Dahlst. [unknown]

Description

Hieracium obatrescens (also called obtuse hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It grows to a height of about 0.3 meters and has yellow flowers. It is found in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium obatrescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium obatrescens has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium obatrescens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late summer.

Where to Find Hieracium obatrescens

Hieracium obatrescens is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Hieracium obatrescens FAQ

What is Hieracium obatrescens's growth habit?

Hieracium obatrescens is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows in clumps.

What is the typical flowering period for Hieracium obatrescens?

Hieracium obatrescens typically flowers from late spring to early summer.

What is the typical height of Hieracium obatrescens?

Hieracium obatrescens typically grows to a height of 10-30 cm.

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