Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orteganum
ID:
3809

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arv.-Touv. & Gaut.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Arv.-Touv. & Gaut., Hieracioth. 19. 1908. [in schedis] Hisp. No. 312-313 1908

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003138

Common Names

  • Ortega's Hawkweed
  • Hieracium Orteganum
  • Ortega Hawk's-weed

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Description

Hieracium orteganum (also called Ortega Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium orteganum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium orteganum has yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium orteganum is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hieracium orteganum

Hieracium orteganum can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado and east to Texas.

Hieracium orteganum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium orteganum?

Hieracium orteganum

What is the common name of Hieracium orteganum?

Ortega Hawkweed

What is the family of Hieracium orteganum?

Asteraceae

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-103030: Based on the initial data import
Casimir Arvet-Touvet (1841-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arv.-Touv.' in the authors string.
Gaston Gautier (1841-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaut.' in the authors string.