Status:
valid
Authors:
Fr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Epicr. Gen. Hierac. 79. 1862
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045613
Common Names
- Pellitum Hieracium
- Pellitum Hawkweed
- Hieracium Pellitum
Description
Hieracium pellitum (also called Pellite Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of Eurasia. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and alpine areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium pellitum is a popular ornamental plant that is often used in flower beds and borders. It has a long blooming period and is attractive to butterflies and bees. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat digestive issues and to reduce inflammation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hieracium pellitum sub. pictifolium Zahn
Hieracium pellitum sub. pseudolanatum (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium pellitum sub. semilanatum (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium pellitum sub. prasinellum (C.Bicknell & Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium pellitum sub. praetenue (Besse & Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium pellitum sub. pellitum
Hieracium pellitum sub. oligocephalum (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium pellitum is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium pellitum is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Division of the clumps can be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Hieracium pellitum
Hieracium pellitum is found in the mountains of Europe and parts of Asia.
Hieracium pellitum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium pellitum?
Hieracium pellitum
What is the common name of Hieracium pellitum?
Pellite Hawkweed
What is the family of Hieracium pellitum?
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,