Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtexum
ID:
90143

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst. ex Johanss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 6(18): 13 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089472

Common Names

  • Hieracium obtexum
  • Alpine Hawkweed
  • Alpine Mouse-ear

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Description

Hieracium obtexum (also called Obtuse hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has small, yellow flowers and is used as an ornamental plant. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium obtexum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium obtexum is a yellow disc floret with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium obtexum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of the stems in spring or early summer. The cuttings should be planted in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until they germinate.

Where to Find Hieracium obtexum

Hieracium obtexum is found in the mountains of the Iberian Peninsula.

Hieracium obtexum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium obtexum?

Hieracium obtexum

Where does Hieracium obtexum grow?

Hieracium obtexum grows in alpine meadows and grasslands in Europe.

What is the flowering period of Hieracium obtexum?

Hieracium obtexum typically flowers from June to August.

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-45780: Based on the initial data import
Karl Johansson (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Johanss.' in the authors string.
Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.