Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallescens
ID:
26164

Status:
valid

Authors:
Waldst. & Kit.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Descr. Icon. Pl. Hung. 3: 241, t. 217 (1806-1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025493

Common Names

  • Hieracium Pallescens
  • Pale Hawkweed
  • Pale Hieracium

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Description

Hieracium pallescens (also called Pale Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of 0.3-0.5 m, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It has yellow flowers that bloom in summer and autumn. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium pallescens is used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive and urinary tract disorders. It is also used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium pallescens sub. plazenicense (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. tephrochlorum (Zahn) Gottschl.
Hieracium pallescens sub. hittense (Murr) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. pseudohittense (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. pseudotrachselianum (Zahn) Gottschl.
Hieracium pallescens sub. maledictum (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. oxyodontiforme (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. muroriforme (Zahn) Gottschl.
Hieracium pallescens sub. porrectiforme (Murr) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. golesnicae (O.Behr, E.Behr & Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. humiliforme (Zahn) Gottschl.
Hieracium pallescens sub. trachselianoides (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. villosipes (Pax) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. paicheanum (Briq.) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. spathodontum (Arv.-Touv.) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. jugicola (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. rhoeadifolium (A.Kern. ex Willk.) Gottschl.
Hieracium pallescens sub. anthyllidifolium (Murr) Gottschl.
Hieracium pallescens sub. tricephalophorum (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. neilreichii (Beck) Merxm.
Hieracium pallescens sub. pachysphaericum (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. gelmianum (Sarnth.) Gottschl.
Hieracium pallescens sub. variidens (Murr & Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. subpulchelliforme (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. ovale (Zahn) Gottschl.
Hieracium pallescens sub. montafonense (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. pertenuatum (Murr & Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. parengense (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. incisum (Hoppe) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. excisum (Arv.-Touv. & A.Faure) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. niphogeton (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. conferticeps (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. oligomeres (Murr & Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. suboreites (Murr & Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. visocicense (Degen & Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. melanocinereum (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. macranthoides (Zahn) Gottschl.
Hieracium pallescens sub. pseudomurrianum (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. leucobasis (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. ranisavae (Rohlena & Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. naevulatum (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium pallescens sub. ciliatifolium (Zahn) Gottschl.
Hieracium pallescens sub. murrianum (Murr) Gottschl.
Hieracium pallescens sub. hittense (Murr) Gottschl.
Hieracium pallescens sub. subgelmianum (Murr & Zahn) Gottschl.
Hieracium pallescens sub. schuhwerkii N.Mey., Gottschl. & Reisch

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium pallescens is a yellow-orange disc floret with a white center. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a white stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium pallescens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize lightly. Cut back the plant in late fall to encourage new growth in the spring.

Where to Find Hieracium pallescens

Hieracium pallescens is native to Europe and is found in dry, rocky areas, often on hillsides. It is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and trails.

Hieracium pallescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium pallescens?

Hieracium pallescens

What is the common name of Hieracium pallescens?

Pale Hawkweed

Where is Hieracium pallescens found?

Hieracium pallescens is found in Europe and North America.

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-12463: Based on the initial data import
Franz de Paula Adam von Waldstein (1759-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waldst.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.